Fails Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fails Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02973 |
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
HORACE FAILS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fails Lake Dam?
Fails Lake 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 Fails Lake Dam?
Fails Lake Dam is owned by HORACE FAILS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fails Lake Dam built?
Fails Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Fails Lake Dam?
Fails Lake Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Fails Lake Dam?
Fails Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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.
When was Fails Lake Dam last inspected?
Fails Lake Dam was last inspected on February 23, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.