Davis Newsom Dam
Key Takeaway
Davis Newsom Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 299 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04014 |
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
DAVIS NEWSOM DAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Davis Newsom Dam?
Davis Newsom 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 Davis Newsom Dam?
Davis Newsom Dam is owned by DAVIS NEWSOM DAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davis Newsom Dam built?
Davis Newsom Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Davis Newsom Dam?
Davis Newsom Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Davis Newsom Dam?
Davis Newsom Dam has a dam height of 22 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.