Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2
Key Takeaway
Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04054 |
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
CHARLES M ARMSTRONG ET AL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2?
Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2 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 Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2?
Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2 is owned by CHARLES M ARMSTRONG ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2 built?
Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2 was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2?
Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2?
Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2 has a dam height of 8 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 Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2 last inspected?
Cuates Dam No 1 and No 2 was last inspected on March 3, 1976. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.