Pineywoods Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pineywoods Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 34 ft (taller than 76% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 74 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,476 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00163 |
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
DOGWOOD SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION;LUTZ & LUTZ PROPERTIES INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pineywoods Lake Dam?
Pineywoods 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 Pineywoods Lake Dam?
Pineywoods Lake Dam is owned by DOGWOOD SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION;LUTZ & LUTZ PROPERTIES INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pineywoods Lake Dam built?
Pineywoods Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Pineywoods Lake Dam?
Pineywoods Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pineywoods Lake Dam?
Pineywoods Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Pineywoods Lake Dam last inspected?
Pineywoods Lake Dam was last inspected on May 27, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.