Daingerfield State Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Daingerfield State Park Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 82.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04001 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Daingerfield State Park Dam?
Daingerfield State Park Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Daingerfield State Park Dam?
Daingerfield State Park Dam is owned by TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Daingerfield State Park Dam built?
Daingerfield State Park Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Daingerfield State Park Dam?
Daingerfield State Park Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Daingerfield State Park Dam?
Daingerfield State Park Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Daingerfield State Park Dam last inspected?
Daingerfield State Park Dam was last inspected on October 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.