Lake Louise Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Louise Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06362 |
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
BURTICE MILLER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Louise Dam?
Lake Louise 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 Louise Dam?
Lake Louise Dam is owned by BURTICE MILLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Louise Dam built?
Lake Louise Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Louise Dam?
Lake Louise 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 Louise Dam?
Lake Louise Dam has a dam height of 32 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.