Or Mitchell Lake 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Or Mitchell Lake 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,537 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01443 |
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
BEXAR METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Or Mitchell Lake 1 Dam?
Or Mitchell Lake 1 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 Or Mitchell Lake 1 Dam?
Or Mitchell Lake 1 Dam is owned by BEXAR METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Or Mitchell Lake 1 Dam built?
Or Mitchell Lake 1 Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Or Mitchell Lake 1 Dam?
Or Mitchell Lake 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Or Mitchell Lake 1 Dam?
Or Mitchell Lake 1 Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Or Mitchell Lake 1 Dam last inspected?
Or Mitchell Lake 1 Dam was last inspected on March 28, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.