Frog Pond Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Frog Pond Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 867 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,971 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03775 |
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
FROG POND LAKE WCID
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Frog Pond Lake Dam?
Frog Pond 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 Frog Pond Lake Dam?
Frog Pond Lake Dam is owned by FROG POND LAKE WCID (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frog Pond Lake Dam built?
Frog Pond Lake Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Frog Pond Lake Dam?
Frog Pond 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 Frog Pond Lake Dam?
Frog Pond Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Frog Pond Lake Dam last inspected?
Frog Pond Lake Dam was last inspected on March 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.