Owens Lake
Key Takeaway
Owens Lake is classified as low hazard in Arizona. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 30.6% in AZ) |
| Dam Length | 379 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| NID ID | AZ00288 |
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
HERB OWENS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Owens Lake?
Owens Lake 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 Owens Lake?
Owens Lake is owned by HERB OWENS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Owens Lake?
Owens Lake serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Owens Lake?
Owens Lake has a dam height of 20 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 Owens Lake last inspected?
Owens Lake was last inspected on July 15, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.