Baskin Family Camps Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Baskin Family Camps Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 83.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06484 |
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
BASKIN FAMILY CAMPS LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Baskin Family Camps Lake Dam?
Baskin Family Camps 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 Baskin Family Camps Lake Dam?
Baskin Family Camps Lake Dam is owned by BASKIN FAMILY CAMPS LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Baskin Family Camps Lake Dam built?
Baskin Family Camps 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.
What is the primary purpose of Baskin Family Camps Lake Dam?
Baskin Family Camps Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Baskin Family Camps Lake Dam?
Baskin Family Camps Lake Dam has a dam height of 39 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.