Furrh Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Furrh Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00333 |
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
JOHN FURRH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Furrh Lake Dam?
Furrh 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 Furrh Lake Dam?
Furrh Lake Dam is owned by JOHN FURRH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Furrh Lake Dam built?
Furrh Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Furrh Lake Dam?
Furrh Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Furrh Lake Dam?
Furrh Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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.