Cj Gerlach Dam
Key Takeaway
Cj Gerlach Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00028 |
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
HOLIDAY LAKE ESTATE CIVIC CLUB INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cj Gerlach Dam?
Cj Gerlach 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 Cj Gerlach Dam?
Cj Gerlach Dam is owned by HOLIDAY LAKE ESTATE CIVIC CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cj Gerlach Dam built?
Cj Gerlach 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 Cj Gerlach Dam?
Cj Gerlach Dam 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 Cj Gerlach Dam?
Cj Gerlach Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Cj Gerlach Dam last inspected?
Cj Gerlach Dam was last inspected on April 19, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.