Lake Deverina Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Deverina Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1912 and is 114 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 76% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 170 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03462 |
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
LAKE DEVERINA HUNTING AND FISH CLUB OF LONGVIEW TX
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Deverina Dam?
Lake Deverina 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 Deverina Dam?
Lake Deverina Dam is owned by LAKE DEVERINA HUNTING AND FISH CLUB OF LONGVIEW TX (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Deverina Dam built?
Lake Deverina Dam was completed in 1912, making it 114 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 Deverina Dam?
Lake Deverina 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 Deverina Dam?
Lake Deverina Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Deverina Dam last inspected?
Lake Deverina Dam was last inspected on May 22, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.