Lake San Tana Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake San Tana Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1923 and is 103 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 86.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 703 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02221 |
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
CITY OF SANTA ANNA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake San Tana Dam?
Lake San Tana 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 San Tana Dam?
Lake San Tana Dam is owned by CITY OF SANTA ANNA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake San Tana Dam built?
Lake San Tana Dam was completed in 1923, making it 103 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 San Tana Dam?
Lake San Tana Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake San Tana Dam?
Lake San Tana Dam has a dam height of 41 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 San Tana Dam last inspected?
Lake San Tana Dam was last inspected on October 2, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.