Bredthauer Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bredthauer Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02668 |
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
HENRY BREDTHAVER;TOMMY BREDTHAVER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bredthauer Lake Dam?
Bredthauer 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 Bredthauer Lake Dam?
Bredthauer Lake Dam is owned by HENRY BREDTHAVER;TOMMY BREDTHAVER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bredthauer Lake Dam built?
Bredthauer 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 Bredthauer Lake Dam?
Bredthauer Lake Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Bredthauer Lake Dam?
Bredthauer Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.