Dickey Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dickey Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05031 |
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
FRED DICKEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dickey Lake Dam?
Dickey 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 Dickey Lake Dam?
Dickey Lake Dam is owned by FRED DICKEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dickey Lake Dam built?
Dickey Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Dickey Lake Dam?
Dickey Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dickey Lake Dam?
Dickey Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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.