Felton Upper Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Felton Upper Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,107 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05087 |
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
WP FELTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Felton Upper Lake Dam?
Felton Upper 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 Felton Upper Lake Dam?
Felton Upper Lake Dam is owned by WP FELTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Felton Upper Lake Dam built?
Felton Upper Lake Dam was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Felton Upper Lake Dam?
Felton Upper Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Felton Upper Lake Dam?
Felton Upper Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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.