6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03915 |
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
HALL ET AL JAMES M
Private
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What is the hazard classification of 6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam?
6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 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 6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam?
6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam is owned by HALL ET AL JAMES M (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam built?
6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam?
6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is 6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam?
6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam has a dam height of 13 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 6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam last inspected?
6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam was last inspected on February 7, 1974. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.