Pinkerton Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pinkerton Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05214 |
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
CHRIS PINKERTON;JEFF PINKERTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pinkerton Lake Dam?
Pinkerton 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 Pinkerton Lake Dam?
Pinkerton Lake Dam is owned by CHRIS PINKERTON;JEFF PINKERTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pinkerton Lake Dam built?
Pinkerton Lake Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Pinkerton Lake Dam?
Pinkerton Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Pinkerton Lake Dam?
Pinkerton Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Pinkerton Lake Dam last inspected?
Pinkerton Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.