Hillside Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hillside Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 470,610 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05266 |
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
MARIA ARRIOLA;MARTIN ARRIOLA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hillside Lake Dam?
Hillside 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 Hillside Lake Dam?
Hillside Lake Dam is owned by MARIA ARRIOLA;MARTIN ARRIOLA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hillside Lake Dam built?
Hillside Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Hillside Lake Dam?
Hillside Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hillside Lake Dam?
Hillside Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Hillside Lake Dam last inspected?
Hillside Lake Dam was last inspected on October 14, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.