Bass Haven Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bass Haven Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05119 |
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
EDWIN COX SR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bass Haven Lake Dam?
Bass Haven 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 Bass Haven Lake Dam?
Bass Haven Lake Dam is owned by EDWIN COX SR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bass Haven Lake Dam built?
Bass Haven Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Bass Haven Lake Dam?
Bass Haven Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bass Haven Lake Dam?
Bass Haven Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Bass Haven Lake Dam last inspected?
Bass Haven Lake Dam was last inspected on August 23, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.