Masters Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Masters Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05811 |
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
DAVID MASTERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Masters Lake Dam?
Masters 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 Masters Lake Dam?
Masters Lake Dam is owned by DAVID MASTERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Masters Lake Dam built?
Masters Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Masters Lake Dam?
Masters Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Masters Lake Dam?
Masters Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Masters Lake Dam last inspected?
Masters Lake Dam was last inspected on April 7, 1981. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.