Bailey Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bailey Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 805 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05388 |
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
KAREN HAGSETH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bailey Lake Dam?
Bailey 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 Bailey Lake Dam?
Bailey Lake Dam is owned by KAREN HAGSETH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bailey Lake Dam built?
Bailey Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Bailey Lake Dam?
Bailey Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.