Lakeside Village Estates Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lakeside Village Estates Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 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 | 910 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 537 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00027 |
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
LAKESIDE VILLAGE POA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lakeside Village Estates Lake Dam?
Lakeside Village Estates Lake 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 Lakeside Village Estates Lake Dam?
Lakeside Village Estates Lake Dam is owned by LAKESIDE VILLAGE POA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lakeside Village Estates Lake Dam built?
Lakeside Village Estates Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Lakeside Village Estates Lake Dam?
Lakeside Village Estates Lake 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 Lakeside Village Estates Lake Dam?
Lakeside Village Estates Lake 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 Lakeside Village Estates Lake Dam last inspected?
Lakeside Village Estates Lake Dam was last inspected on September 22, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.