Dennie Shelton Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dennie Shelton Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,153 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05019 |
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
DENNIE SHELTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dennie Shelton Lake Dam?
Dennie Shelton Lake 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 Dennie Shelton Lake Dam?
Dennie Shelton Lake Dam is owned by DENNIE SHELTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dennie Shelton Lake Dam built?
Dennie Shelton Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Dennie Shelton Lake Dam?
Dennie Shelton Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dennie Shelton Lake Dam?
Dennie Shelton Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.