Earl Waddell Dam
Key Takeaway
Earl Waddell Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 642 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 660 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06868 |
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
EARL WADDELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Earl Waddell Dam?
Earl Waddell 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 Earl Waddell Dam?
Earl Waddell Dam is owned by EARL WADDELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Earl Waddell Dam built?
Earl Waddell Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Earl Waddell Dam?
Earl Waddell Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Earl Waddell Dam?
Earl Waddell Dam has a dam height of 27 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.