Horseshoe Lake No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Horseshoe Lake No 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02981 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LOUIS ELLIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Horseshoe Lake No 1 Dam?
Horseshoe Lake No 1 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Horseshoe Lake No 1 Dam?
Horseshoe Lake No 1 Dam is owned by LOUIS ELLIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Horseshoe Lake No 1 Dam built?
Horseshoe Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Horseshoe Lake No 1 Dam?
Horseshoe Lake No 1 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 Horseshoe Lake No 1 Dam?
Horseshoe Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Horseshoe Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?
Horseshoe Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on March 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.