Ej Alderman Dam
Key Takeaway
Ej Alderman Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 766 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03502 |
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
E ALDERMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ej Alderman Dam?
Ej Alderman 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 Ej Alderman Dam?
Ej Alderman Dam is owned by E ALDERMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ej Alderman Dam built?
Ej Alderman Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Ej Alderman Dam?
Ej Alderman Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ej Alderman Dam?
Ej Alderman Dam has a dam height of 28 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.