Gardner Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Gardner Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 426 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05902 |
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
LAWRENCE GARDNER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gardner Pond Dam?
Gardner Pond 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 Gardner Pond Dam?
Gardner Pond Dam is owned by LAWRENCE GARDNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gardner Pond Dam built?
Gardner Pond Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Gardner Pond Dam?
Gardner Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gardner Pond Dam?
Gardner Pond Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Gardner Pond Dam last inspected?
Gardner Pond Dam was last inspected on June 6, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.