Patrick Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Patrick Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 612 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06673 |
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
ARTHUR PATRICK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Patrick Lake Dam?
Patrick Lake 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 Patrick Lake Dam?
Patrick Lake Dam is owned by ARTHUR PATRICK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Patrick Lake Dam built?
Patrick Lake Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Patrick Lake Dam?
Patrick Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Patrick Lake Dam?
Patrick Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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.