Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 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 | 8 ft (taller than 1.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03403 |
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
CHUDLEIGH FARMS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1?
Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 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 Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1?
Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 is owned by CHUDLEIGH FARMS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 built?
Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 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 Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1?
Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1?
Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 has a dam height of 8 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 Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 last inspected?
Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 was last inspected on October 20, 1976. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.