Dam At Hle
Key Takeaway
Dam At Hle is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. 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 | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07552 |
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
JACK PARRY;MIKE MOULTON;STEVE WELLS;TROY NIPPER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam At Hle?
Dam At Hle 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 Dam At Hle?
Dam At Hle is owned by JACK PARRY;MIKE MOULTON;STEVE WELLS;TROY NIPPER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam At Hle built?
Dam At Hle was completed in 2005, making it 21 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam At Hle?
Dam At Hle has a dam height of 19 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 Dam At Hle last inspected?
Dam At Hle was last inspected on August 13, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.