Lenox Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lenox Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00271 |
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
JOHN LENOX
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lenox Lake Dam?
Lenox Lake 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 Lenox Lake Dam?
Lenox Lake Dam is owned by JOHN LENOX (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lenox Lake Dam built?
Lenox Lake Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Lenox Lake Dam?
Lenox Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lenox Lake Dam?
Lenox Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Lenox Lake Dam last inspected?
Lenox Lake Dam was last inspected on November 9, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.