Japhet Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Japhet Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 648 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03393 |
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
EC JAPHET
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Japhet Lake Dam?
Japhet 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 Japhet Lake Dam?
Japhet Lake Dam is owned by EC JAPHET (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Japhet Lake Dam built?
Japhet Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Japhet Lake Dam?
Japhet Lake Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Japhet Lake Dam?
Japhet 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.