Lake De Lafosse Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake De Lafosse Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 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 | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 773 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03114 |
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
VAN OPERATING LTD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake De Lafosse Dam?
Lake De Lafosse 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 De Lafosse Dam?
Lake De Lafosse Dam is owned by VAN OPERATING LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake De Lafosse Dam built?
Lake De Lafosse Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 De Lafosse Dam?
Lake De Lafosse 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 De Lafosse Dam?
Lake De Lafosse Dam has a dam height of 24 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 De Lafosse Dam last inspected?
Lake De Lafosse Dam was last inspected on June 4, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.