Droemer Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Droemer Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,735 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 764 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 465 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,826 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02710 |
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
CARL FARM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Droemer Lake Dam?
Droemer 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 Droemer Lake Dam?
Droemer Lake Dam is owned by CARL FARM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Droemer Lake Dam built?
Droemer Lake Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Droemer Lake Dam?
Droemer Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Droemer Lake Dam?
Droemer Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Droemer Lake Dam last inspected?
Droemer Lake Dam was last inspected on May 17, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.