Big Lake No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Big Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03581 |
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
CLEMENTS RANCH INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Big Lake No 1 Dam?
Big Lake No 1 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 No 1 Dam?
Big Lake No 1 Dam is owned by CLEMENTS RANCH INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Lake No 1 Dam built?
Big Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 No 1 Dam?
Big Lake No 1 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 No 1 Dam?
Big Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 23 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 No 1 Dam last inspected?
Big Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on April 23, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.