Love and Rodgers Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Love and Rodgers Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04352 |
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
RONNIE LOVE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Love and Rodgers Dam No 1?
Love and Rodgers Dam No 1 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 Love and Rodgers Dam No 1?
Love and Rodgers Dam No 1 is owned by RONNIE LOVE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Love and Rodgers Dam No 1 built?
Love and Rodgers Dam No 1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Love and Rodgers Dam No 1?
Love and Rodgers Dam No 1 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 Love and Rodgers Dam No 1?
Love and Rodgers Dam No 1 has a dam height of 21 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 Love and Rodgers Dam No 1 last inspected?
Love and Rodgers Dam No 1 was last inspected on September 6, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.