Lost Prairie Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lost Prairie Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 775 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 84 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,386 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00167 |
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
LOST PRAIRIE HUNT AND FISH CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lost Prairie Lake Dam?
Lost Prairie 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 Lost Prairie Lake Dam?
Lost Prairie Lake Dam is owned by LOST PRAIRIE HUNT AND FISH CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lost Prairie Lake Dam built?
Lost Prairie Lake Dam was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Lost Prairie Lake Dam?
Lost Prairie 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 Lost Prairie Lake Dam?
Lost Prairie Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Lost Prairie Lake Dam last inspected?
Lost Prairie Lake Dam was last inspected on July 12, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.