Jolley Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Jolley Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05040 |
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
BRITT JOLLEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jolley Lake Dam?
Jolley 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 Jolley Lake Dam?
Jolley Lake Dam is owned by BRITT JOLLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jolley Lake Dam built?
Jolley Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Jolley Lake Dam?
Jolley Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jolley Lake Dam?
Jolley Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Jolley Lake Dam last inspected?
Jolley Lake Dam was last inspected on October 11, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.