Bean Dam
Key Takeaway
Bean Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03493 |
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
BELVE BEAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bean Dam?
Bean 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 Bean Dam?
Bean Dam is owned by BELVE BEAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bean Dam built?
Bean Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Bean Dam?
Bean Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bean Dam?
Bean Dam has a dam height of 20 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.