Plunk Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Plunk Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00308 |
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
ALVIN PLUNK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Plunk Lake Dam?
Plunk 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 Plunk Lake Dam?
Plunk Lake Dam is owned by ALVIN PLUNK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Plunk Lake Dam built?
Plunk Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Plunk Lake Dam?
Plunk Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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.