Novice City Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Novice City Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 79.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,130 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02213 |
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
CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Novice City Lake Dam?
Novice City 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 Novice City Lake Dam?
Novice City Lake Dam is owned by CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Novice City Lake Dam built?
Novice City Lake Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Novice City Lake Dam?
Novice City 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 Novice City Lake Dam?
Novice City 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.
When was Novice City Lake Dam last inspected?
Novice City Lake Dam was last inspected on November 8, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.