Langkop Dam
Key Takeaway
Langkop Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 855 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06205 |
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
GENE LANGKOP;JAMES LANGKOP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Langkop Dam?
Langkop 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 Langkop Dam?
Langkop Dam is owned by GENE LANGKOP;JAMES LANGKOP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Langkop Dam built?
Langkop Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Langkop Dam?
Langkop Dam has a dam height of 19 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.