Campsey Dam
Key Takeaway
Campsey Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03209 |
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
HARRY CAMPSEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Campsey Dam?
Campsey 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 Campsey Dam?
Campsey Dam is owned by HARRY CAMPSEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Campsey Dam built?
Campsey Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Campsey Dam?
Campsey Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Campsey Dam?
Campsey Dam has a dam height of 26 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.