Circle T Regional Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Circle T Regional Detention Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old. 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 | 9 ft (taller than 2.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 419 ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07499 |
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
AIL INVESTMENT LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Circle T Regional Detention Dam?
Circle T Regional Detention 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 Circle T Regional Detention Dam?
Circle T Regional Detention Dam is owned by AIL INVESTMENT LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Circle T Regional Detention Dam built?
Circle T Regional Detention Dam was completed in 2017, making it 9 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Circle T Regional Detention Dam?
Circle T Regional Detention Dam has a dam height of 9 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 T Regional Detention Dam last inspected?
Circle T Regional Detention Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.