Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02548 |
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
CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam?
Lady Bird Johnson Park 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 Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam?
Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam is owned by CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam built?
Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam?
Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam?
Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam last inspected?
Lady Bird Johnson Park Dam was last inspected on April 14, 1975. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.