Lake Oliver Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Oliver Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03276 |
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
DAVID NOBLE;SHERRI NOBLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Oliver Dam?
Lake Oliver 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 Oliver Dam?
Lake Oliver Dam is owned by DAVID NOBLE;SHERRI NOBLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Oliver Dam built?
Lake Oliver Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Oliver Dam?
Lake Oliver Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Oliver Dam?
Lake Oliver Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Oliver Dam last inspected?
Lake Oliver Dam was last inspected on March 25, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.