Gods Delight Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Gods Delight Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05373 |
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
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF GODS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gods Delight Lake Dam?
Gods Delight Lake 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 Gods Delight Lake Dam?
Gods Delight Lake Dam is owned by CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF GODS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gods Delight Lake Dam built?
Gods Delight Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Gods Delight Lake Dam?
Gods Delight Lake 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 Gods Delight Lake Dam?
Gods Delight Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.