Lake Mineral Wells Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Mineral Wells Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 54 ft (taller than 95.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,610 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 16.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 668 acres |
| Drainage Area | 63 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 122,427 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01225 |
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 MINERAL WELLS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Mineral Wells Dam?
Lake Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells Dam?
Lake Mineral Wells Dam is owned by CITY OF MINERAL WELLS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Mineral Wells Dam built?
Lake Mineral Wells Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Mineral Wells Dam?
Lake Mineral Wells Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Mineral Wells Dam?
Lake Mineral Wells Dam has a dam height of 54 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 Mineral Wells Dam last inspected?
Lake Mineral Wells Dam was last inspected on December 13, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.