Meadow Wood Lake No 3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Meadow Wood Lake No 3 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 523 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06890 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
A COLE;HARBERT VAN BOLDEN;MEADOWWOOD PARK RANCH ESTATES INC;RICHARD LOZANO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Meadow Wood Lake No 3 Dam?
Meadow Wood Lake No 3 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Meadow Wood Lake No 3 Dam?
Meadow Wood Lake No 3 Dam is owned by A COLE;HARBERT VAN BOLDEN;MEADOWWOOD PARK RANCH ESTATES INC;RICHARD LOZANO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Meadow Wood Lake No 3 Dam built?
Meadow Wood Lake No 3 Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Meadow Wood Lake No 3 Dam?
Meadow Wood Lake No 3 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 Meadow Wood Lake No 3 Dam?
Meadow Wood Lake No 3 Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Meadow Wood Lake No 3 Dam last inspected?
Meadow Wood Lake No 3 Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.