Lake C B Long Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake C B Long Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 82.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 846 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 698 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,713 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04446 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF GORDON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake C B Long Dam?
Lake C B Long Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake C B Long Dam?
Lake C B Long Dam is owned by CITY OF GORDON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake C B Long Dam built?
Lake C B Long 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 C B Long Dam?
Lake C B Long Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake C B Long Dam?
Lake C B Long Dam has a dam height of 38 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 C B Long Dam last inspected?
Lake C B Long Dam was last inspected on April 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.