Gene Naumann Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Gene Naumann Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01667 |
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
SOUTHWEST JLK CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gene Naumann Dam 1?
Gene Naumann Dam 1 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 Gene Naumann Dam 1?
Gene Naumann Dam 1 is owned by SOUTHWEST JLK CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gene Naumann Dam 1 built?
Gene Naumann Dam 1 was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Gene Naumann Dam 1?
Gene Naumann Dam 1 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 Gene Naumann Dam 1?
Gene Naumann Dam 1 has a dam height of 13 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 Gene Naumann Dam 1 last inspected?
Gene Naumann Dam 1 was last inspected on January 10, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.