Ballinger Municipal Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ballinger Municipal Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 76 ft (taller than 98.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 6,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 34.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 560 acres |
| Drainage Area | 234 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 237,034 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05952 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF BALLINGER
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ballinger Municipal Lake Dam?
Ballinger Municipal Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ballinger Municipal Lake Dam?
Ballinger Municipal Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF BALLINGER (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ballinger Municipal Lake Dam built?
Ballinger Municipal Lake Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Ballinger Municipal Lake Dam?
Ballinger Municipal Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ballinger Municipal Lake Dam?
Ballinger Municipal Lake Dam has a dam height of 76 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 Ballinger Municipal Lake Dam last inspected?
Ballinger Municipal Lake Dam was last inspected on December 18, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.