Hegar Brothers Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hegar Brothers Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,640 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03389 |
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
HEGAR BROTHERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hegar Brothers Lake Dam?
Hegar Brothers 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 Hegar Brothers Lake Dam?
Hegar Brothers Lake Dam is owned by HEGAR BROTHERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hegar Brothers Lake Dam built?
Hegar Brothers Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Hegar Brothers Lake Dam?
Hegar Brothers Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hegar Brothers Lake Dam?
Hegar Brothers Lake Dam has a dam height of 9 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.