Henry Black Field 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Henry Black Field 5 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 446 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 835 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06741 |
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
HENRY BLACK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Henry Black Field 5 Dam?
Henry Black Field 5 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 Henry Black Field 5 Dam?
Henry Black Field 5 Dam is owned by HENRY BLACK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Henry Black Field 5 Dam built?
Henry Black Field 5 Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Henry Black Field 5 Dam?
Henry Black Field 5 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Henry Black Field 5 Dam?
Henry Black Field 5 Dam has a dam height of 31 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.