Barn Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Barn Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 902 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06098 |
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
H AND R BLOCK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barn Lake Dam?
Barn 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 Barn Lake Dam?
Barn Lake Dam is owned by H AND R BLOCK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barn Lake Dam built?
Barn Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Barn Lake Dam?
Barn Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barn Lake Dam?
Barn Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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.