Cwm Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cwm Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,744 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00172 |
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
LUCILLE MURCHISON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cwm Lake Dam?
Cwm 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 Cwm Lake Dam?
Cwm Lake Dam is owned by LUCILLE MURCHISON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cwm Lake Dam built?
Cwm Lake Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Cwm Lake Dam?
Cwm 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 Cwm Lake Dam?
Cwm Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Cwm Lake Dam last inspected?
Cwm Lake Dam was last inspected on July 24, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.