Amanda Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Amanda Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 971 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 111 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,741 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03774 |
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
LAKE AMANDA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC;LAKE AMANDA WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 1
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Amanda Lake Dam?
Amanda 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 Amanda Lake Dam?
Amanda Lake Dam is owned by LAKE AMANDA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC;LAKE AMANDA WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Amanda Lake Dam built?
Amanda Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Amanda Lake Dam?
Amanda 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 Amanda Lake Dam?
Amanda Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Amanda Lake Dam last inspected?
Amanda Lake Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.