P H Tischhauser Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
P H Tischhauser Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03866 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DEBORAH TABB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of P H Tischhauser Lake Dam?
P H Tischhauser Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates P H Tischhauser Lake Dam?
P H Tischhauser Lake Dam is owned by DEBORAH TABB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was P H Tischhauser Lake Dam built?
P H Tischhauser Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 P H Tischhauser Lake Dam?
P H Tischhauser Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is P H Tischhauser Lake Dam?
P H Tischhauser Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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 P H Tischhauser Lake Dam last inspected?
P H Tischhauser Lake Dam was last inspected on June 15, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.