Operating Basins 1-5
Key Takeaway
Operating Basins 1-5 is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 24,890 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 543 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04743 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Operating Basins 1-5?
Operating Basins 1-5 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Operating Basins 1-5?
Operating Basins 1-5 is owned by UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Operating Basins 1-5 built?
Operating Basins 1-5 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Operating Basins 1-5?
Operating Basins 1-5 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 Operating Basins 1-5?
Operating Basins 1-5 has a dam height of 12 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 Operating Basins 1-5 last inspected?
Operating Basins 1-5 was last inspected on December 19, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.