Medina Diversion Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Medina Diversion Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1913 and is 113 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. 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 | 51 ft (taller than 94.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 197 acres |
| Drainage Area | 649 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 678,414 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01788 |
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
BMA WCID 1
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Medina Diversion Lake Dam?
Medina Diversion 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 Medina Diversion Lake Dam?
Medina Diversion Lake Dam is owned by BMA WCID 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Medina Diversion Lake Dam built?
Medina Diversion Lake Dam was completed in 1913, making it 113 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 Medina Diversion Lake Dam?
Medina Diversion Lake 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 Medina Diversion Lake Dam?
Medina Diversion Lake Dam has a dam height of 51 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 Medina Diversion Lake Dam last inspected?
Medina Diversion Lake Dam was last inspected on December 19, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.