Bounds Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bounds Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00320 |
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
MIRIAM BOUNDS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bounds Lake Dam?
Bounds 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 Bounds Lake Dam?
Bounds Lake Dam is owned by MIRIAM BOUNDS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bounds Lake Dam built?
Bounds Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Bounds Lake Dam?
Bounds 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 Bounds Lake Dam?
Bounds 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.
When was Bounds Lake Dam last inspected?
Bounds Lake Dam was last inspected on September 13, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.