Arena Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Arena Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 86.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 461 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04129 |
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
FLAT TOP RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Arena Lake Dam?
Arena 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 Arena Lake Dam?
Arena Lake Dam is owned by FLAT TOP RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Arena Lake Dam built?
Arena Lake Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Arena Lake Dam?
Arena 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 Arena Lake Dam?
Arena Lake Dam has a dam height of 41 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 Arena Lake Dam last inspected?
Arena Lake Dam was last inspected on September 9, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.