Glen Garden Dam
Key Takeaway
Glen Garden Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,564 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07064 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FIRESTONE & ROBERTSON DISTILLING COMPANY LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Glen Garden Dam?
Glen Garden Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Glen Garden Dam?
Glen Garden Dam is owned by FIRESTONE & ROBERTSON DISTILLING COMPANY LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Glen Garden Dam built?
Glen Garden Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Glen Garden Dam?
Glen Garden 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 Glen Garden Dam?
Glen Garden Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Glen Garden Dam last inspected?
Glen Garden Dam was last inspected on December 4, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.