Little Red Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Red Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 513 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00676 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
KEN JONES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Red Lake Dam?
Little Red Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Little Red Lake Dam?
Little Red Lake Dam is owned by KEN JONES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Red Lake Dam built?
Little Red Lake Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Red Lake Dam?
Little Red 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 Little Red Lake Dam?
Little Red Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Little Red Lake Dam last inspected?
Little Red Lake Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.