Hideaway Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hideaway Hills Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 82.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03057 |
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
DARRELL WICHMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hideaway Hills Lake Dam?
Hideaway Hills 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 Hideaway Hills Lake Dam?
Hideaway Hills Lake Dam is owned by DARRELL WICHMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hideaway Hills Lake Dam built?
Hideaway Hills Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Hideaway Hills Lake Dam?
Hideaway Hills Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hideaway Hills Lake Dam?
Hideaway Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Hideaway Hills Lake Dam last inspected?
Hideaway Hills Lake Dam was last inspected on January 7, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.