Jan Kay Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Jan Kay Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03095 |
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
D & J COATS REAL ESTATE CO INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jan Kay Lake Dam?
Jan Kay 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 Jan Kay Lake Dam?
Jan Kay Lake Dam is owned by D & J COATS REAL ESTATE CO INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jan Kay Lake Dam built?
Jan Kay Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Jan Kay Lake Dam?
Jan Kay Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jan Kay Lake Dam?
Jan Kay Lake 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 Jan Kay Lake Dam last inspected?
Jan Kay Lake Dam was last inspected on November 29, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.