Duddleston Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Duddleston Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 772 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03431 |
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
WAYNE DUDDLESTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Duddleston Lake Dam?
Duddleston 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 Duddleston Lake Dam?
Duddleston Lake Dam is owned by WAYNE DUDDLESTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Duddleston Lake Dam built?
Duddleston Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Duddleston Lake Dam?
Duddleston Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Duddleston Lake Dam?
Duddleston Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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.