Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03722 |
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
GLADEWATER HUNT & FISH CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club Dam?
Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club 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 Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club Dam?
Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club Dam is owned by GLADEWATER HUNT & FISH CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club Dam built?
Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club Dam?
Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club 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 Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club Dam?
Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club 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.
When was Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club Dam last inspected?
Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club Dam was last inspected on January 29, 1976. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.