Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Meadows Lakes East 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 | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| NID ID | TX05790 |
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
MEADOW LAKES COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION;SKYLARK CIRCLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam?
Meadows Lakes East 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 Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam?
Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam is owned by MEADOW LAKES COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION;SKYLARK CIRCLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam?
Meadows Lakes East 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 Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam?
Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam last inspected?
Meadows Lakes East Lake Dam was last inspected on June 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.