Circle R Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Circle R Dam No 1 is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 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 | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 776 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 526 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00166 |
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
CIRCLE R HUNTING AND FISHING CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Circle R Dam No 1?
Circle R Dam No 1 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 Circle R Dam No 1?
Circle R Dam No 1 is owned by CIRCLE R HUNTING AND FISHING CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Circle R Dam No 1 built?
Circle R Dam No 1 was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Circle R Dam No 1?
Circle R Dam No 1 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 Circle R Dam No 1?
Circle R Dam No 1 has a dam height of 28 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 Circle R Dam No 1 last inspected?
Circle R Dam No 1 was last inspected on May 27, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.