Camellia Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Camellia Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04638 |
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
ELKINS LAKE RECREATION CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camellia Lake Dam?
Camellia 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 Camellia Lake Dam?
Camellia Lake Dam is owned by ELKINS LAKE RECREATION CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camellia Lake Dam built?
Camellia Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Camellia Lake Dam?
Camellia Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Camellia Lake Dam?
Camellia Lake 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.
When was Camellia Lake Dam last inspected?
Camellia Lake Dam was last inspected on February 27, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.