Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00114 |
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
FLAMINGO LAKES LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam?
Flamingo Lake No 1 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 Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam?
Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam is owned by FLAMINGO LAKES LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam built?
Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam?
Flamingo Lake No 1 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 Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam?
Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?
Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on September 22, 1981. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.