Holiday Pines Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Holiday Pines Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 907 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,364 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00305 |
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
HOLIDAY CAMPGRNDS OF TEXAS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Holiday Pines Lake Dam?
Holiday Pines 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 Holiday Pines Lake Dam?
Holiday Pines Lake Dam is owned by HOLIDAY CAMPGRNDS OF TEXAS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Holiday Pines Lake Dam built?
Holiday Pines Lake Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Holiday Pines Lake Dam?
Holiday Pines 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 Holiday Pines Lake Dam?
Holiday Pines Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Holiday Pines Lake Dam last inspected?
Holiday Pines Lake Dam was last inspected on April 14, 1982. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.