Hudspeth Regulating Reservoir No 1
Key Takeaway
Hudspeth Regulating Reservoir No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1924 and is 102 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 60,668 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 973 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06408 |
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
HUDSPETH COUNTY CRD 1
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Hudspeth Regulating Reservoir No 1?
Hudspeth Regulating Reservoir No 1 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 Hudspeth Regulating Reservoir No 1?
Hudspeth Regulating Reservoir No 1 is owned by HUDSPETH COUNTY CRD 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hudspeth Regulating Reservoir No 1 built?
Hudspeth Regulating Reservoir No 1 was completed in 1924, making it 102 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 Hudspeth Regulating Reservoir No 1?
Hudspeth Regulating Reservoir No 1 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 Hudspeth Regulating Reservoir No 1?
Hudspeth Regulating Reservoir No 1 has a dam height of 12 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.