Mission Valley Mills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mission Valley Mills Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1922 and is 104 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 304 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04371 |
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
PLAINS COTTON COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mission Valley Mills Lake Dam?
Mission Valley Mills 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 Mission Valley Mills Lake Dam?
Mission Valley Mills Lake Dam is owned by PLAINS COTTON COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mission Valley Mills Lake Dam built?
Mission Valley Mills Lake Dam was completed in 1922, making it 104 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 Mission Valley Mills Lake Dam?
Mission Valley Mills Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mission Valley Mills Lake Dam?
Mission Valley Mills Lake Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Mission Valley Mills Lake Dam last inspected?
Mission Valley Mills Lake Dam was last inspected on March 21, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.