Glen Lynch Dam
Key Takeaway
Glen Lynch Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 358 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06026 |
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
GLEN LYNCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Glen Lynch Dam?
Glen Lynch 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 Glen Lynch Dam?
Glen Lynch Dam is owned by GLEN LYNCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Glen Lynch Dam built?
Glen Lynch Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Glen Lynch Dam?
Glen Lynch Dam has a dam height of 27 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.