Cunningham Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Cunningham Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | TX06387 |
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
FIRST INTERSTATE BANK OF DALLAS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cunningham Dam No 1?
Cunningham Dam No 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 Cunningham Dam No 1?
Cunningham Dam No 1 is owned by FIRST INTERSTATE BANK OF DALLAS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Cunningham Dam No 1?
Cunningham Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cunningham Dam No 1?
Cunningham Dam No 1 has a dam height of 25 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 Cunningham Dam No 1 last inspected?
Cunningham Dam No 1 was last inspected on February 28, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.