Lake Palomas Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Palomas Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02975 |
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
ROCKY MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Palomas Dam?
Lake Palomas 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 Palomas Dam?
Lake Palomas Dam is owned by ROCKY MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Palomas Dam built?
Lake Palomas Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Palomas Dam?
Lake Palomas 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 Palomas Dam?
Lake Palomas Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Palomas Dam last inspected?
Lake Palomas Dam was last inspected on June 20, 1973. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.