Lakeview WS SCS Site 16 Dam

UN TR· Hall, Texas· Built 1978· Earth· 22 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Lakeview WS SCS Site 16 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX)
Dam Length4,990 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage2 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDTX04692

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 15, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

HALL CHILDRESS SWCD;HALL COUNTY;HALL-DONLEY COUNTIES WCID 1

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lakeview WS SCS Site 16 Dam?

Lakeview WS SCS Site 16 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 WS SCS Site 16 Dam?

Lakeview WS SCS Site 16 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 16 Dam built?

Lakeview WS SCS Site 16 Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 16 Dam?

Lakeview WS SCS Site 16 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. 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 16 Dam?

Lakeview WS SCS Site 16 Dam has a dam height of 22 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 16 Dam last inspected?

Lakeview WS SCS Site 16 Dam was last inspected on October 15, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.