Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam
Key Takeaway
Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 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 | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 464 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00260 |
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
PLEASANT RETREAT CLUB LAKE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam?
Pleasant Retreat Acres 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 Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam?
Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam is owned by PLEASANT RETREAT CLUB LAKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam built?
Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam?
Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam?
Pleasant Retreat Acres 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 Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam last inspected?
Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam was last inspected on September 23, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.