Eatherly Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Eatherly Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05913 |
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
FRED EATHERLY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Eatherly Pond Dam?
Eatherly Pond 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 Eatherly Pond Dam?
Eatherly Pond Dam is owned by FRED EATHERLY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Eatherly Pond Dam built?
Eatherly Pond Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Eatherly Pond Dam?
Eatherly Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Eatherly Pond Dam?
Eatherly Pond 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.