Lynwood West Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lynwood West Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 464 cfs |
| NID ID | TX05454 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HFSJ WATER SERVICES LLC;WICHITA FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lynwood West Lake Dam?
Lynwood West Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lynwood West Lake Dam?
Lynwood West Lake Dam is owned by HFSJ WATER SERVICES LLC;WICHITA FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lynwood West Lake Dam?
Lynwood West 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 Lynwood West Lake Dam?
Lynwood West Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Lynwood West Lake Dam last inspected?
Lynwood West Lake Dam was last inspected on May 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.