Covered Bridge Canyon Dam No 7
Key Takeaway
Covered Bridge Canyon Dam No 7 is classified as significant hazard in Texas. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| NID ID | TX09776 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
EDWARD HESS;MICHAEL GRAY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Covered Bridge Canyon Dam No 7?
Covered Bridge Canyon Dam No 7 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Covered Bridge Canyon Dam No 7?
Covered Bridge Canyon Dam No 7 is owned by EDWARD HESS;MICHAEL GRAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Covered Bridge Canyon Dam No 7?
Covered Bridge Canyon Dam No 7 has a dam height of 17 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 Covered Bridge Canyon Dam No 7 last inspected?
Covered Bridge Canyon Dam No 7 was last inspected on August 30, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.