Lake Broken Bow Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Broken Bow Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 532 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04286 |
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
CLEAR LAKE PINES MAINTENANCE CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Broken Bow Dam?
Lake Broken Bow 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 Broken Bow Dam?
Lake Broken Bow Dam is owned by CLEAR LAKE PINES MAINTENANCE CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Broken Bow Dam built?
Lake Broken Bow Dam 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 Lake Broken Bow Dam?
Lake Broken Bow 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 Lake Broken Bow Dam?
Lake Broken Bow 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 Lake Broken Bow Dam last inspected?
Lake Broken Bow Dam was last inspected on August 17, 1995. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.