Felix 40-16 Impoundment Dam

OFF-CHANNEL· Ward, Texas· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Felix 40-16 Impoundment Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 6.1% in TX)
Dam Length2,002 ft
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDTX07511

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

PILOT WATER GATHERING DELAWARE LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Felix 40-16 Impoundment Dam?

Felix 40-16 Impoundment 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 Felix 40-16 Impoundment Dam?

Felix 40-16 Impoundment Dam is owned by PILOT WATER GATHERING DELAWARE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Felix 40-16 Impoundment Dam?

Felix 40-16 Impoundment Dam has a dam height of 11 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.