Lakeview WS SCS Site 14 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lakeview WS SCS Site 14 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 48 ft (taller than 92.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 899 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 103 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,610 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04870 |
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
HALL CHILDRESS SWCD;HALL COUNTY;HALL-DONLEY COUNTIES WCID 1
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lakeview WS SCS Site 14 Dam?
Lakeview WS SCS Site 14 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 Lakeview WS SCS Site 14 Dam?
Lakeview WS SCS Site 14 Dam is owned by HALL CHILDRESS SWCD;HALL COUNTY;HALL-DONLEY COUNTIES WCID 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lakeview WS SCS Site 14 Dam built?
Lakeview WS SCS Site 14 Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 WS SCS Site 14 Dam?
Lakeview WS SCS Site 14 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lakeview WS SCS Site 14 Dam?
Lakeview WS SCS Site 14 Dam has a dam height of 48 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 WS SCS Site 14 Dam last inspected?
Lakeview WS SCS Site 14 Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.