Locke Trust Dam
Key Takeaway
Locke Trust Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 220 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06799 |
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
ELLIS LOCKE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Locke Trust Dam?
Locke Trust 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 Locke Trust Dam?
Locke Trust Dam is owned by ELLIS LOCKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Locke Trust Dam built?
Locke Trust Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Locke Trust Dam?
Locke Trust Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Locke Trust Dam?
Locke Trust Dam has a dam height of 30 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.