Bywaters Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bywaters Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 967 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05917 |
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
AH BYWATERS JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bywaters Pond Dam?
Bywaters Pond 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 Bywaters Pond Dam?
Bywaters Pond Dam is owned by AH BYWATERS JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bywaters Pond Dam built?
Bywaters Pond Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Bywaters Pond Dam?
Bywaters Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 Bywaters Pond Dam?
Bywaters Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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.