Bible Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bible Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05514 |
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
MAURICE BIBLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bible Lake Dam?
Bible 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 Bible Lake Dam?
Bible Lake Dam is owned by MAURICE BIBLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bible Lake Dam built?
Bible Lake Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Bible Lake Dam?
Bible Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bible Lake Dam?
Bible Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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.