Don Bethard Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Don Bethard Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 521 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06910 |
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
DON BETHARD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Don Bethard Lake Dam?
Don Bethard 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 Don Bethard Lake Dam?
Don Bethard Lake Dam is owned by DON BETHARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Don Bethard Lake Dam built?
Don Bethard Lake Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Don Bethard Lake Dam?
Don Bethard Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other, 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 Don Bethard Lake Dam?
Don Bethard Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.