Meat Producers Dam
Key Takeaway
Meat Producers Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01143 |
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
MEAT PRODUCERS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Meat Producers Dam?
Meat Producers 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 Meat Producers Dam?
Meat Producers Dam is owned by MEAT PRODUCERS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Meat Producers Dam built?
Meat Producers Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Meat Producers Dam?
Meat Producers Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Meat Producers Dam?
Meat Producers Dam has a dam height of 29 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.