Lions Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lions Park Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 674 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 37,905 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01458 |
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
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lions Park Lake Dam?
Lions Park 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 Lions Park Lake Dam?
Lions Park Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF SAN ANTONIO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lions Park Lake Dam built?
Lions Park Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Lions Park Lake Dam?
Lions Park Lake Dam 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 Lions Park Lake Dam?
Lions Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Lions Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Lions Park Lake Dam was last inspected on April 15, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.