Le Wallen Lake No 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Le Wallen Lake No 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05402 |
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
VALTON WALLEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Le Wallen Lake No 2 Dam?
Le Wallen Lake No 2 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 Le Wallen Lake No 2 Dam?
Le Wallen Lake No 2 Dam is owned by VALTON WALLEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Le Wallen Lake No 2 Dam built?
Le Wallen Lake No 2 Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Le Wallen Lake No 2 Dam?
Le Wallen Lake No 2 Dam has a dam height of 12 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.