Bane Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bane Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05716 |
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
GEORGE BANE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bane Lake Dam?
Bane 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 Bane Lake Dam?
Bane Lake Dam is owned by GEORGE BANE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bane Lake Dam built?
Bane Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Bane Lake Dam?
Bane Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.