Detrixhe Dam
Key Takeaway
Detrixhe Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 316 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06107 |
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
DICK DETRIXHE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Detrixhe Dam?
Detrixhe 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 Detrixhe Dam?
Detrixhe Dam is owned by DICK DETRIXHE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Detrixhe Dam built?
Detrixhe Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Detrixhe Dam?
Detrixhe Dam has a dam height of 23 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.