Doc Young Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Doc Young Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03545 |
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
THE YOUNG ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Doc Young Pond Dam?
Doc Young Pond 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 Doc Young Pond Dam?
Doc Young Pond Dam is owned by THE YOUNG ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Doc Young Pond Dam built?
Doc Young Pond Dam was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Doc Young Pond Dam?
Doc Young Pond 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 Doc Young Pond Dam?
Doc Young Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Doc Young Pond Dam last inspected?
Doc Young Pond Dam was last inspected on July 21, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.