House Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
House Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1943 and is 83 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00847 |
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
WF LONG CARE OF A HOLLOMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of House Lake Dam?
House 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 House Lake Dam?
House Lake Dam is owned by WF LONG CARE OF A HOLLOMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was House Lake Dam built?
House Lake Dam was completed in 1943, making it 83 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 House Lake Dam?
House Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is House Lake Dam?
House 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 House Lake Dam last inspected?
House Lake Dam was last inspected on October 30, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.