Columbia Lakes Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Columbia Lakes Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 16,720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 279 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01751 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
IMS LEASING CORPORATION;MICHAEL CHAPMAN;VARNER CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Columbia Lakes Reservoir Dam?
Columbia Lakes Reservoir Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Columbia Lakes Reservoir Dam?
Columbia Lakes Reservoir Dam is owned by IMS LEASING CORPORATION;MICHAEL CHAPMAN;VARNER CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Columbia Lakes Reservoir Dam built?
Columbia Lakes Reservoir Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Columbia Lakes Reservoir Dam?
Columbia Lakes Reservoir 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 Columbia Lakes Reservoir Dam?
Columbia Lakes Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Columbia Lakes Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Columbia Lakes Reservoir Dam was last inspected on April 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.