Charamusca Lake No 7 Dam
Key Takeaway
Charamusca Lake No 7 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05279 |
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
CHRIS HINOJOSA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Charamusca Lake No 7 Dam?
Charamusca Lake No 7 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 Charamusca Lake No 7 Dam?
Charamusca Lake No 7 Dam is owned by CHRIS HINOJOSA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Charamusca Lake No 7 Dam built?
Charamusca Lake No 7 Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Charamusca Lake No 7 Dam?
Charamusca Lake No 7 Dam has a dam height of 12 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.