Johnsons Mountain Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Johnsons Mountain Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00055 |
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
RALPH JOHNSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Johnsons Mountain Lake Dam?
Johnsons Mountain 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 Johnsons Mountain Lake Dam?
Johnsons Mountain Lake Dam is owned by RALPH JOHNSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Johnsons Mountain Lake Dam built?
Johnsons Mountain Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Johnsons Mountain Lake Dam?
Johnsons Mountain 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 Johnsons Mountain Lake Dam?
Johnsons Mountain Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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.