C Hobson Dunn Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
C Hobson Dunn Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,035 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 421 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00618 |
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
DENTON RANCH LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of C Hobson Dunn Dam No 1?
C Hobson Dunn Dam No 1 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 C Hobson Dunn Dam No 1?
C Hobson Dunn Dam No 1 is owned by DENTON RANCH LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was C Hobson Dunn Dam No 1 built?
C Hobson Dunn Dam No 1 was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 C Hobson Dunn Dam No 1?
C Hobson Dunn Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is C Hobson Dunn Dam No 1?
C Hobson Dunn Dam No 1 has a dam height of 37 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 C Hobson Dunn Dam No 1 last inspected?
C Hobson Dunn Dam No 1 was last inspected on November 24, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.