Fidelity South Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fidelity South Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,330 cfs |
| NID ID | TX07120 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FMR TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fidelity South Lake Dam?
Fidelity South Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fidelity South Lake Dam?
Fidelity South Lake Dam is owned by FMR TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Fidelity South Lake Dam?
Fidelity South 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 Fidelity South Lake Dam?
Fidelity South Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Fidelity South Lake Dam last inspected?
Fidelity South Lake Dam was last inspected on June 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.