Lake Como Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Como Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1890 and is 136 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 51 ft (taller than 94.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 327 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,739 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00777 |
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 FORT WORTH
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Como Dam?
Lake Como 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 Como Dam?
Lake Como Dam is owned by CITY OF FORT WORTH (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Como Dam built?
Lake Como Dam was completed in 1890, making it 136 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 Como Dam?
Lake Como 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 Como Dam?
Lake Como Dam has a dam height of 51 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 Como Dam last inspected?
Lake Como Dam was last inspected on December 5, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.