Palos Verdes Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Palos Verdes Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. 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 | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 564 cfs |
| NID ID | TX09636 |
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
CITY OF MESQUITE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Palos Verdes Lake Dam?
Palos Verdes 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 Palos Verdes Lake Dam?
Palos Verdes Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF MESQUITE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Palos Verdes Lake Dam?
Palos Verdes Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Palos Verdes Lake Dam last inspected?
Palos Verdes Lake Dam was last inspected on May 4, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.