Dunwoody Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dunwoody Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 76% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 780 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,783 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00133 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DAVID DUNWOODY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dunwoody Lake Dam?
Dunwoody Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dunwoody Lake Dam?
Dunwoody Lake Dam is owned by DAVID DUNWOODY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dunwoody Lake Dam built?
Dunwoody Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Dunwoody Lake Dam?
Dunwoody Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dunwoody Lake Dam?
Dunwoody Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Dunwoody Lake Dam last inspected?
Dunwoody Lake Dam was last inspected on May 19, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.