Lakeview WS SCS Site 7 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lakeview WS SCS Site 7 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 79.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 878 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04466 |
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
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 7 Dam?
Lakeview WS SCS Site 7 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 7 Dam?
Lakeview WS SCS Site 7 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 7 Dam built?
Lakeview WS SCS Site 7 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 7 Dam?
Lakeview WS SCS Site 7 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 7 Dam?
Lakeview WS SCS Site 7 Dam has a dam height of 36 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 7 Dam last inspected?
Lakeview WS SCS Site 7 Dam was last inspected on October 15, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.