Lake Robert L Phinney Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Robert L Phinney Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 596 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 108 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02667 |
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
SKIP AVARA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Robert L Phinney Dam?
Lake Robert L Phinney 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 Robert L Phinney Dam?
Lake Robert L Phinney Dam is owned by SKIP AVARA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Robert L Phinney Dam built?
Lake Robert L Phinney Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Robert L Phinney Dam?
Lake Robert L Phinney Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Robert L Phinney Dam?
Lake Robert L Phinney Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Robert L Phinney Dam last inspected?
Lake Robert L Phinney Dam was last inspected on November 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.