Lake Sheridan Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Sheridan Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 94 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,984 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03976 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAKE SHERIDAN ESTATES INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Sheridan Dam?
Lake Sheridan Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Sheridan Dam?
Lake Sheridan Dam is owned by LAKE SHERIDAN ESTATES INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Sheridan Dam built?
Lake Sheridan Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Sheridan Dam?
Lake Sheridan 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 Sheridan Dam?
Lake Sheridan Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Sheridan Dam last inspected?
Lake Sheridan Dam was last inspected on March 20, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.