Pinehurst Farm Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pinehurst Farm Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 399 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00290 |
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
JOE ZEPPA ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pinehurst Farm Lake Dam?
Pinehurst Farm 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 Pinehurst Farm Lake Dam?
Pinehurst Farm Lake Dam is owned by JOE ZEPPA ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pinehurst Farm Lake Dam built?
Pinehurst Farm Lake Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Pinehurst Farm Lake Dam?
Pinehurst Farm Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Pinehurst Farm Lake Dam?
Pinehurst Farm 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.