Callaway Dam
Key Takeaway
Callaway Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 298 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 525 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,722 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02133 |
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
CALLAWAY FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Callaway Dam?
Callaway 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 Callaway Dam?
Callaway Dam is owned by CALLAWAY FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Callaway Dam built?
Callaway Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Callaway Dam?
Callaway Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Callaway Dam?
Callaway Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Callaway Dam last inspected?
Callaway Dam was last inspected on September 28, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.