Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1
Key Takeaway
Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05981 |
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
MICHAEL TOBES;TERRY WILLIAMS;WILLIAM DAVIES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1?
Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 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 Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1?
Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 is owned by MICHAEL TOBES;TERRY WILLIAMS;WILLIAM DAVIES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 built?
Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1?
Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 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 Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1?
Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 has a dam height of 16 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 Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 last inspected?
Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 was last inspected on June 22, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.