Pleasure Acres Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pleasure Acres Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 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 | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 251 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,717 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00277 |
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
PLEASURE ACRES LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pleasure Acres Lake Dam?
Pleasure Acres 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 Pleasure Acres Lake Dam?
Pleasure Acres Lake Dam is owned by PLEASURE ACRES LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pleasure Acres Lake Dam built?
Pleasure Acres Lake Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Pleasure Acres Lake Dam?
Pleasure Acres 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 Pleasure Acres Lake Dam?
Pleasure Acres Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Pleasure Acres Lake Dam last inspected?
Pleasure Acres Lake Dam was last inspected on January 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.