3h Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
3h Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 435 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00332 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
3H LAKE ASSOCIATION INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of 3h Lake Dam?
3h Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates 3h Lake Dam?
3h Lake Dam is owned by 3H LAKE ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 3h Lake Dam built?
3h Lake Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of 3h Lake Dam?
3h Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is 3h Lake Dam?
3h Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was 3h Lake Dam last inspected?
3h Lake Dam was last inspected on July 2, 1975. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.