Eldon Flowers Dam
Key Takeaway
Eldon Flowers Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 259 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 314 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06789 |
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
ELDON FLOWERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Eldon Flowers Dam?
Eldon Flowers 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 Eldon Flowers Dam?
Eldon Flowers Dam is owned by ELDON FLOWERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Eldon Flowers Dam built?
Eldon Flowers 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 Eldon Flowers Dam?
Eldon Flowers 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 Eldon Flowers Dam?
Eldon Flowers Dam has a dam height of 32 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.