Lantana Regional Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Lantana Regional Detention Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. 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 | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Max Discharge | 262 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07494 |
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
LANTANA PLACE LLC;LANTANA SOUTHWEST HOA INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lantana Regional Detention Dam?
Lantana Regional Detention 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 Lantana Regional Detention Dam?
Lantana Regional Detention Dam is owned by LANTANA PLACE LLC;LANTANA SOUTHWEST HOA INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lantana Regional Detention Dam built?
Lantana Regional Detention Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Lantana Regional Detention Dam?
Lantana Regional Detention Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Lantana Regional Detention Dam last inspected?
Lantana Regional Detention Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.