Beacon Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Beacon Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 93.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,001 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07080 |
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
MOUNTAIN LAKES RANCH POA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Beacon Lake Dam?
Beacon 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 Beacon Lake Dam?
Beacon Lake Dam is owned by MOUNTAIN LAKES RANCH POA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beacon Lake Dam built?
Beacon Lake Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Beacon Lake Dam?
Beacon 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 Beacon Lake Dam?
Beacon Lake Dam has a dam height of 50 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 Beacon Lake Dam last inspected?
Beacon Lake Dam was last inspected on September 26, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.