Little Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05133 |
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
LEON LITTLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Lake Dam?
Little 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 Little Lake Dam?
Little Lake Dam is owned by LEON LITTLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Lake Dam built?
Little Lake Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Little Lake Dam?
Little 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 Little Lake Dam?
Little Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.