City Lake No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
City Lake No 1 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,543 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01332 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ALMA MCDANIEL;BARBARA BARTON;MERRILYN BARTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of City Lake No 1 Dam?
City Lake No 1 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates City Lake No 1 Dam?
City Lake No 1 Dam is owned by ALMA MCDANIEL;BARBARA BARTON;MERRILYN BARTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City Lake No 1 Dam built?
City Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 City Lake No 1 Dam?
City Lake No 1 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 City Lake No 1 Dam?
City Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 20 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 City Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?
City Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on July 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.