Henry Meisch Dam
Key Takeaway
Henry Meisch Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,012 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06574 |
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 MEISCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Henry Meisch Dam?
Henry Meisch 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 Meisch Dam?
Henry Meisch Dam is owned by HENRY MEISCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Henry Meisch Dam built?
Henry Meisch Dam was completed in 1944, making it 82 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 Meisch Dam?
Henry Meisch 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 Meisch Dam?
Henry Meisch Dam has a dam height of 16 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.