Ashton Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ashton Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03323 |
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
STEPHEN KUZMICH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ashton Lake Dam?
Ashton 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 Ashton Lake Dam?
Ashton Lake Dam is owned by STEPHEN KUZMICH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ashton Lake Dam built?
Ashton Lake Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Ashton Lake Dam?
Ashton Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ashton Lake Dam?
Ashton 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.