A A Atkins Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
A A Atkins Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03643 |
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
AA ATKINS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of A A Atkins Lake Dam?
A A Atkins 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 A A Atkins Lake Dam?
A A Atkins Lake Dam is owned by AA ATKINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was A A Atkins Lake Dam built?
A A Atkins Lake Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 A A Atkins Lake Dam?
A A Atkins Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is A A Atkins Lake Dam?
A A Atkins Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 A A Atkins Lake Dam last inspected?
A A Atkins Lake Dam was last inspected on November 18, 1971. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.