Lakeview Methodist Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lakeview Methodist Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 497 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 557 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,080 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00146 |
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
LAKEVIEW METHODIST ASSEMBLY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lakeview Methodist Lake Dam?
Lakeview Methodist Lake 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 Lakeview Methodist Lake Dam?
Lakeview Methodist Lake Dam is owned by LAKEVIEW METHODIST ASSEMBLY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lakeview Methodist Lake Dam built?
Lakeview Methodist Lake Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Lakeview Methodist Lake Dam?
Lakeview Methodist 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 Lakeview Methodist Lake Dam?
Lakeview Methodist Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Lakeview Methodist Lake Dam last inspected?
Lakeview Methodist Lake Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.