Lake Picidae Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Picidae Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02974 |
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 Picidae Dam?
Lake Picidae 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 Picidae Dam?
Lake Picidae 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 Picidae Dam built?
Lake Picidae Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Picidae Dam?
Lake Picidae 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 Picidae Dam?
Lake Picidae Dam has a dam height of 16 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.