Line Branch 1a Dam
Key Takeaway
Line Branch 1a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 682 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06067 |
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
ANDY FASKEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Line Branch 1a Dam?
Line Branch 1a 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 Line Branch 1a Dam?
Line Branch 1a Dam is owned by ANDY FASKEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Line Branch 1a Dam built?
Line Branch 1a Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Line Branch 1a Dam?
Line Branch 1a Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Line Branch 1a Dam?
Line Branch 1a Dam has a dam height of 15 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.