Clarence Washington Farm Dam
Key Takeaway
Clarence Washington Farm Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04320 |
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
CLARENCE WASHINGTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clarence Washington Farm Dam?
Clarence Washington Farm 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 Clarence Washington Farm Dam?
Clarence Washington Farm Dam is owned by CLARENCE WASHINGTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clarence Washington Farm Dam built?
Clarence Washington Farm Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Clarence Washington Farm Dam?
Clarence Washington Farm Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Clarence Washington Farm Dam?
Clarence Washington Farm 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 Clarence Washington Farm Dam last inspected?
Clarence Washington Farm Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.