Dead Woman Dam
Key Takeaway
Dead Woman Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 484 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07125 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dead Woman Dam?
Dead Woman 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 Dead Woman Dam?
Dead Woman Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dead Woman Dam built?
Dead Woman Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Dead Woman Dam?
Dead Woman Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Dead Woman Dam?
Dead Woman Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Dead Woman Dam last inspected?
Dead Woman Dam was last inspected on January 10, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.