Davy Crockett Dam
Key Takeaway
Davy Crockett Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 89.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,760 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00420 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Davy Crockett Dam?
Davy Crockett 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 Davy Crockett Dam?
Davy Crockett Dam is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davy Crockett Dam built?
Davy Crockett Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Davy Crockett Dam?
Davy Crockett Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Davy Crockett Dam?
Davy Crockett Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Davy Crockett Dam last inspected?
Davy Crockett Dam was last inspected on September 22, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.