Hl Settles Jr Dam
Key Takeaway
Hl Settles Jr Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 506 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06638 |
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
HL SETTLES JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hl Settles Jr Dam?
Hl Settles Jr 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 Hl Settles Jr Dam?
Hl Settles Jr Dam is owned by HL SETTLES JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hl Settles Jr Dam built?
Hl Settles Jr Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Hl Settles Jr Dam?
Hl Settles Jr Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Hl Settles Jr Dam?
Hl Settles Jr Dam has a dam height of 27 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.