Mcdaniel Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mcdaniel Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 792 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 286 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05147 |
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
FOWLER MCDANIEL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcdaniel Lake Dam?
Mcdaniel 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 Mcdaniel Lake Dam?
Mcdaniel Lake Dam is owned by FOWLER MCDANIEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcdaniel Lake Dam built?
Mcdaniel Lake Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Mcdaniel Lake Dam?
Mcdaniel 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 Mcdaniel Lake Dam?
Mcdaniel Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.