Alvarez Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Alvarez Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01699 |
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
CRUZ ALVAREZ
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Alvarez Lake Dam?
Alvarez 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 Alvarez Lake Dam?
Alvarez Lake Dam is owned by CRUZ ALVAREZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Alvarez Lake Dam built?
Alvarez Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Alvarez Lake Dam?
Alvarez Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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.