Eagle Landing Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Eagle Landing Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 218 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00388 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
EAGLE LANDING HOA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Eagle Landing Lake Dam?
Eagle Landing Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Eagle Landing Lake Dam?
Eagle Landing Lake Dam is owned by EAGLE LANDING HOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Eagle Landing Lake Dam built?
Eagle Landing Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Eagle Landing Lake Dam?
Eagle Landing Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Eagle Landing Lake Dam?
Eagle Landing Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Eagle Landing Lake Dam last inspected?
Eagle Landing Lake Dam was last inspected on August 8, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.