Lake Forest Falls Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Forest Falls Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 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 | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 925 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 605 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00101 |
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
LAKE FOREST FALLS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Forest Falls Dam?
Lake Forest Falls 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 Forest Falls Dam?
Lake Forest Falls Dam is owned by LAKE FOREST FALLS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Forest Falls Dam built?
Lake Forest Falls Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Forest Falls Dam?
Lake Forest Falls 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 Forest Falls Dam?
Lake Forest Falls Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Forest Falls Dam last inspected?
Lake Forest Falls Dam was last inspected on June 16, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.