Pearcy Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Pearcy Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 189 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05895 |
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
HERMAN KERLICK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pearcy Pond Dam?
Pearcy Pond 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 Pearcy Pond Dam?
Pearcy Pond Dam is owned by HERMAN KERLICK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pearcy Pond Dam built?
Pearcy Pond Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Pearcy Pond Dam?
Pearcy Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pearcy Pond Dam?
Pearcy Pond Dam has a dam height of 31 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.