Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2015 and is 11 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07501 |
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
RONNIE BORDERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam?
Borders Reservoir 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 Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam?
Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam is owned by RONNIE BORDERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam built?
Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam was completed in 2015, making it 11 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam?
Borders Reservoir No 1 Dam has a dam height of 15 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.