Big Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Big Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 54 ft (taller than 95.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03435 |
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
LOUIS BEECHERL JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Big Lake Dam?
Big 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 Big Lake Dam?
Big Lake Dam is owned by LOUIS BEECHERL JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Lake Dam built?
Big Lake Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Big Lake Dam?
Big Lake 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 Big Lake Dam?
Big Lake Dam has a dam height of 54 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 Big Lake Dam last inspected?
Big Lake Dam was last inspected on May 11, 1982. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.