Duren Lake No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Duren Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 76% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03317 |
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
DUREN TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Duren Lake No 1 Dam?
Duren Lake No 1 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 Duren Lake No 1 Dam?
Duren Lake No 1 Dam is owned by DUREN TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Duren Lake No 1 Dam built?
Duren Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Duren Lake No 1 Dam?
Duren Lake No 1 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 Duren Lake No 1 Dam?
Duren Lake No 1 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 Duren Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?
Duren Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on January 13, 1972. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.