Frontier City Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Frontier City Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 419 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00190 |
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
THOM-HECK INCORPORATED
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Frontier City Lake Dam?
Frontier City 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 Frontier City Lake Dam?
Frontier City Lake Dam is owned by THOM-HECK INCORPORATED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frontier City Lake Dam built?
Frontier City Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Frontier City Lake Dam?
Frontier City 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 Frontier City Lake Dam?
Frontier City Lake 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 Frontier City Lake Dam last inspected?
Frontier City Lake Dam was last inspected on August 12, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.