Harrington-Caviness Heir Mr 51 Dam
Key Takeaway
Harrington-Caviness Heir Mr 51 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05910 |
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
D HARRINTON CAVINESS HEIRS
Private
Nearby Dams
Yoder Caviness Pond Dam
Lamar, TX
Low Hazard 28 ftGeorge Humphries Dam
Lamar, TX
Low Hazard 21 ftHarris Pond Dam No 1
Lamar, TX
Low Hazard 24 ftGrogens Lake Dam
Lamar, TX
Low Hazard 33 ftMccormick Deithloff Pond Dam
Lamar, TX
Low Hazard 26 ftMccormick G 49 Dam
Lamar, TX
Low Hazard 24 ftSulphur Dam
Lamar, TX
Low Hazard 23 ftLanders Pond Dam
Lamar, TX
Low Hazard 25 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Harrington-Caviness Heir Mr 51 Dam?
Harrington-Caviness Heir Mr 51 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 Harrington-Caviness Heir Mr 51 Dam?
Harrington-Caviness Heir Mr 51 Dam is owned by D HARRINTON CAVINESS HEIRS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harrington-Caviness Heir Mr 51 Dam built?
Harrington-Caviness Heir Mr 51 Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Harrington-Caviness Heir Mr 51 Dam?
Harrington-Caviness Heir Mr 51 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Harrington-Caviness Heir Mr 51 Dam?
Harrington-Caviness Heir Mr 51 Dam has a dam height of 24 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.