Lee Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Lee Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06215 |
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
SAM LEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lee Dam No 1?
Lee Dam No 1 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 Lee Dam No 1?
Lee Dam No 1 is owned by SAM LEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lee Dam No 1 built?
Lee Dam No 1 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Lee Dam No 1?
Lee Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Lee Dam No 1?
Lee Dam No 1 has a dam height of 26 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 Lee Dam No 1 last inspected?
Lee Dam No 1 was last inspected on November 1, 1971. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.