Fish Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fish Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00134 |
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
BESS FISH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fish Lake Dam?
Fish 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 Fish Lake Dam?
Fish Lake Dam is owned by BESS FISH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fish Lake Dam built?
Fish Lake Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Fish Lake Dam?
Fish Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fish Lake Dam?
Fish Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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.