Dothan Water Station Levee
Key Takeaway
Dothan Water Station Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1914 and is 112 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01419 |
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
TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dothan Water Station Levee?
Dothan Water Station Levee 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 Dothan Water Station Levee?
Dothan Water Station Levee is owned by TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dothan Water Station Levee built?
Dothan Water Station Levee was completed in 1914, making it 112 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 Dothan Water Station Levee?
Dothan Water Station Levee serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dothan Water Station Levee?
Dothan Water Station Levee has a dam height of 22 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.