Fisherman Paradise Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fisherman Paradise Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,140 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05120 |
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
EDWIN COX SR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fisherman Paradise Lake Dam?
Fisherman Paradise 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 Fisherman Paradise Lake Dam?
Fisherman Paradise Lake Dam is owned by EDWIN COX SR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fisherman Paradise Lake Dam built?
Fisherman Paradise Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Fisherman Paradise Lake Dam?
Fisherman Paradise 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 Fisherman Paradise Lake Dam?
Fisherman Paradise 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.
When was Fisherman Paradise Lake Dam last inspected?
Fisherman Paradise Lake Dam was last inspected on June 8, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.