Hubbard Lake No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Hubbard Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00424 |
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
CITY OF HUBBARD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hubbard Lake No 1 Dam?
Hubbard Lake No 1 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 Hubbard Lake No 1 Dam?
Hubbard Lake No 1 Dam is owned by CITY OF HUBBARD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hubbard Lake No 1 Dam built?
Hubbard Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Hubbard Lake No 1 Dam?
Hubbard 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 Hubbard Lake No 1 Dam?
Hubbard Lake No 1 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.
When was Hubbard Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?
Hubbard Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on September 4, 1975. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.