Garden Valley Dam No 3
Key Takeaway
Garden Valley Dam No 3 is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | TX06366 |
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
GARDEN VALLEY SPORTS RESORT INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Garden Valley Dam No 3?
Garden Valley Dam No 3 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 Garden Valley Dam No 3?
Garden Valley Dam No 3 is owned by GARDEN VALLEY SPORTS RESORT INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Garden Valley Dam No 3?
Garden Valley Dam No 3 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 Garden Valley Dam No 3?
Garden Valley Dam No 3 has a dam height of 12 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 Garden Valley Dam No 3 last inspected?
Garden Valley Dam No 3 was last inspected on May 11, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.