Howard Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Howard Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 576 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05291 |
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
LEON HOWARD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Howard Lake Dam?
Howard 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 Howard Lake Dam?
Howard Lake Dam is owned by LEON HOWARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Howard Lake Dam built?
Howard Lake Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Howard Lake Dam?
Howard Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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.