Campbell Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Campbell Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00306 |
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
AM CAMPBELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Campbell Lake Dam?
Campbell 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 Campbell Lake Dam?
Campbell Lake Dam is owned by AM CAMPBELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Campbell Lake Dam built?
Campbell Lake Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Campbell Lake Dam?
Campbell Lake 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 Campbell Lake Dam?
Campbell Lake 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 Campbell Lake Dam last inspected?
Campbell Lake Dam was last inspected on October 24, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.