Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03409 |
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
CYPRESS FARMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam?
Cypress Farms Lake No 1 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 Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam?
Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam is owned by CYPRESS FARMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam built?
Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam?
Cypress Farms Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 9 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.