Flint Trib Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Flint Trib Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 621 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04561 |
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
FLINT TRIB LAKE DAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Flint Trib Lake Dam?
Flint Trib 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 Flint Trib Lake Dam?
Flint Trib Lake Dam is owned by FLINT TRIB LAKE DAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Flint Trib Lake Dam built?
Flint Trib Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Flint Trib Lake Dam?
Flint Trib Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Flint Trib Lake Dam?
Flint Trib Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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.