Lake Olden Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Olden Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 623 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
| Drainage Area | 207 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 241,379 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01407 |
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
EBAA IRON INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Olden Dam?
Lake Olden 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 Olden Dam?
Lake Olden Dam is owned by EBAA IRON INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Olden Dam built?
Lake Olden 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 Olden Dam?
Lake Olden Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Tailings, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Olden Dam?
Lake Olden Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Olden Dam last inspected?
Lake Olden Dam was last inspected on February 10, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.