Lake Bayou Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Bayou Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 10,193 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03913 |
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
PRICE AND EV DANIELS TRUSTEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Bayou Reservoir Dam?
Lake Bayou Reservoir 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 Lake Bayou Reservoir Dam?
Lake Bayou Reservoir Dam is owned by PRICE AND EV DANIELS TRUSTEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Bayou Reservoir Dam built?
Lake Bayou Reservoir Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Lake Bayou Reservoir Dam?
Lake Bayou Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Bayou Reservoir Dam?
Lake Bayou Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Lake Bayou Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Lake Bayou Reservoir Dam was last inspected on January 15, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.