Benny Archer Dam
Key Takeaway
Benny Archer Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07161 |
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
BENNY ARCHER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Benny Archer Dam?
Benny Archer 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 Benny Archer Dam?
Benny Archer Dam is owned by BENNY ARCHER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Benny Archer Dam built?
Benny Archer 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 Benny Archer Dam?
Benny Archer Dam has a dam height of 24 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.