Karp South Pine Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Karp South Pine Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 460 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | TX09444 |
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
DANIEL KARP;PAULA KARP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Karp South Pine Lake Dam?
Karp South Pine 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 Karp South Pine Lake Dam?
Karp South Pine Lake Dam is owned by DANIEL KARP;PAULA KARP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Karp South Pine Lake Dam built?
Karp South Pine Lake Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Karp South Pine Lake Dam?
Karp South Pine Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Karp South Pine Lake Dam last inspected?
Karp South Pine Lake Dam was last inspected on October 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.