Petitfils Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Petitfils Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04941 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MAURICE PETITFILS WOODLAND LAKE HOME OWNERS ASSOC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Petitfils Lake Dam?
Petitfils Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Petitfils Lake Dam?
Petitfils Lake Dam is owned by MAURICE PETITFILS WOODLAND LAKE HOME OWNERS ASSOC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Petitfils Lake Dam built?
Petitfils Lake Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Petitfils Lake Dam?
Petitfils Lake 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 Petitfils Lake Dam?
Petitfils Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Petitfils Lake Dam last inspected?
Petitfils Lake Dam was last inspected on June 10, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.