Clear Lake Pines Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Clear Lake Pines Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01894 |
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
GW OEDING
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clear Lake Pines Dam 1?
Clear Lake Pines Dam 1 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 Clear Lake Pines Dam 1?
Clear Lake Pines Dam 1 is owned by GW OEDING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clear Lake Pines Dam 1 built?
Clear Lake Pines Dam 1 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Clear Lake Pines Dam 1?
Clear Lake Pines Dam 1 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 Clear Lake Pines Dam 1?
Clear Lake Pines Dam 1 has a dam height of 23 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 Clear Lake Pines Dam 1 last inspected?
Clear Lake Pines Dam 1 was last inspected on May 24, 1973. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.