Ioni Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ioni Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 624 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,862 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00136 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAKE IONI FISHING AND HUNTING CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ioni Lake Dam?
Ioni Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ioni Lake Dam?
Ioni Lake Dam is owned by LAKE IONI FISHING AND HUNTING CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ioni Lake Dam built?
Ioni Lake Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Ioni Lake Dam?
Ioni Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ioni Lake Dam?
Ioni Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Ioni Lake Dam last inspected?
Ioni Lake Dam was last inspected on September 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.