Line Branch 20 Dam
Key Takeaway
Line Branch 20 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 958 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06063 |
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
WENDELL REEDER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Line Branch 20 Dam?
Line Branch 20 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 20 Dam?
Line Branch 20 Dam is owned by WENDELL REEDER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Line Branch 20 Dam built?
Line Branch 20 Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 20 Dam?
Line Branch 20 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 20 Dam?
Line Branch 20 Dam has a dam height of 24 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.