Horace Thomas Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Horace Thomas Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,010 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06143 |
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
HORACE THOMAS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Horace Thomas Lake Dam?
Horace Thomas 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 Horace Thomas Lake Dam?
Horace Thomas Lake Dam is owned by HORACE THOMAS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Horace Thomas Lake Dam built?
Horace Thomas Lake 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 Horace Thomas Lake Dam?
Horace Thomas Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Horace Thomas Lake Dam?
Horace Thomas Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.