Lowrie Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lowrie Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02795 |
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
BRUCE LOWRIE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lowrie Lake Dam?
Lowrie 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 Lowrie Lake Dam?
Lowrie Lake Dam is owned by BRUCE LOWRIE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lowrie Lake Dam built?
Lowrie Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Lowrie Lake Dam?
Lowrie Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lowrie Lake Dam?
Lowrie Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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.