Bone Hill Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bone Hill Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00317 |
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
WILL BRIDGES ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bone Hill Lake Dam?
Bone Hill 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 Bone Hill Lake Dam?
Bone Hill Lake Dam is owned by WILL BRIDGES ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bone Hill Lake Dam built?
Bone Hill Lake 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 Bone Hill Lake Dam?
Bone Hill Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bone Hill Lake Dam?
Bone Hill Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.