Canyon Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Canyon Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,960 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04940 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Canyon Lake Dam?
Canyon Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Canyon Lake Dam?
Canyon Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Canyon Lake Dam built?
Canyon Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Canyon Lake Dam?
Canyon Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Canyon Lake Dam?
Canyon Lake Dam has a dam height of 42 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 Canyon Lake Dam last inspected?
Canyon Lake Dam was last inspected on March 8, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.