Davidson Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Davidson Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 537 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05898 |
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
DR VA DAVIDSON ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Davidson Pond Dam?
Davidson Pond 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 Davidson Pond Dam?
Davidson Pond Dam is owned by DR VA DAVIDSON ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davidson Pond Dam built?
Davidson Pond Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Davidson Pond Dam?
Davidson Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Davidson Pond Dam?
Davidson Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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.