City of Quanah Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
City of Quanah Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05256 |
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
CITY OF QUANAH
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City of Quanah Lake Dam?
City of Quanah Lake 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 City of Quanah Lake Dam?
City of Quanah Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF QUANAH (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City of Quanah Lake Dam built?
City of Quanah Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 of Quanah Lake Dam?
City of Quanah Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is City of Quanah Lake Dam?
City of Quanah Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.