Nickels Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Nickels Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 79.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05187 |
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
DAN NICKELS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nickels Lake Dam?
Nickels 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 Nickels Lake Dam?
Nickels Lake Dam is owned by DAN NICKELS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nickels Lake Dam built?
Nickels Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Nickels Lake Dam?
Nickels 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 Nickels Lake Dam?
Nickels Lake Dam has a dam height of 36 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.