Correa Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Correa Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05361 |
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
VICTOR CORREA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Correa Lake Dam?
Correa 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 Correa Lake Dam?
Correa Lake Dam is owned by VICTOR CORREA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Correa Lake Dam built?
Correa Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Correa Lake Dam?
Correa Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Correa Lake Dam?
Correa Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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.