Baxter Dam
Key Takeaway
Baxter Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,022 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06203 |
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
TURNER BAXTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Baxter Dam?
Baxter 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 Baxter Dam?
Baxter Dam is owned by TURNER BAXTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Baxter Dam built?
Baxter Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Baxter Dam?
Baxter Dam has a dam height of 18 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.