Lmb Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Lmb Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06044 |
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
LMB CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lmb Reservoir Dam?
Lmb Reservoir 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 Lmb Reservoir Dam?
Lmb Reservoir Dam is owned by LMB CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lmb Reservoir Dam built?
Lmb Reservoir Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Lmb Reservoir Dam?
Lmb Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lmb Reservoir Dam?
Lmb Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 12 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.