El Colina Lake No 7 Dam
Key Takeaway
El Colina Lake No 7 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04985 |
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
JAMES SMITH;VERNON SMITH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of El Colina Lake No 7 Dam?
El Colina Lake No 7 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 El Colina Lake No 7 Dam?
El Colina Lake No 7 Dam is owned by JAMES SMITH;VERNON SMITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was El Colina Lake No 7 Dam built?
El Colina Lake No 7 Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is El Colina Lake No 7 Dam?
El Colina Lake No 7 Dam has a dam height of 22 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.