Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 88.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 854 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 148 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00261 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HIDE-A-WAY LAKE CLUB INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam?
Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam?
Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam is owned by HIDE-A-WAY LAKE CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam built?
Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam?
Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam?
Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 43 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.
When was Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?
Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.