Nippert Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Nippert Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05254 |
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
DERRILL NIPPERT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nippert Lake Dam?
Nippert 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 Nippert Lake Dam?
Nippert Lake Dam is owned by DERRILL NIPPERT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nippert Lake Dam built?
Nippert Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Nippert Lake Dam?
Nippert Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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.