Lucas Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lucas Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05204 |
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
GEORGE LUCAS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lucas Lake Dam?
Lucas 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 Lucas Lake Dam?
Lucas Lake Dam is owned by GEORGE LUCAS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lucas Lake Dam built?
Lucas Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Lucas Lake Dam?
Lucas Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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.