Lake Winona Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Winona Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03055 |
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
LAKE WINONA ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Winona Dam?
Lake Winona 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 Winona Dam?
Lake Winona Dam is owned by LAKE WINONA ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Winona Dam built?
Lake Winona 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 Winona Dam?
Lake Winona 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 Winona Dam?
Lake Winona Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Winona Dam last inspected?
Lake Winona Dam was last inspected on March 10, 1981. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.