Da Jordan Estate Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Da Jordan Estate Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00668 |
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
DA JORDAN ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Da Jordan Estate Lake Dam?
Da Jordan Estate 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 Da Jordan Estate Lake Dam?
Da Jordan Estate Lake Dam is owned by DA JORDAN ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Da Jordan Estate Lake Dam built?
Da Jordan Estate Lake Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Da Jordan Estate Lake Dam?
Da Jordan Estate Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Da Jordan Estate Lake Dam?
Da Jordan Estate Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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.