Ferndale Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ferndale Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1909 and is 117 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 236 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03999 |
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
FERNDALE CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ferndale Lake Dam?
Ferndale 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 Ferndale Lake Dam?
Ferndale Lake Dam is owned by FERNDALE CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ferndale Lake Dam built?
Ferndale Lake Dam was completed in 1909, making it 117 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 Ferndale Lake Dam?
Ferndale Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ferndale Lake Dam?
Ferndale Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Ferndale Lake Dam last inspected?
Ferndale Lake Dam was last inspected on January 18, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.