Q B Stephens Lower Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Q B Stephens Lower 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 | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05066 |
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
QB STEPHENS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Q B Stephens Lower Lake Dam?
Q B Stephens Lower 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 Q B Stephens Lower Lake Dam?
Q B Stephens Lower Lake Dam is owned by QB STEPHENS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Q B Stephens Lower Lake Dam built?
Q B Stephens Lower 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 Q B Stephens Lower Lake Dam?
Q B Stephens Lower 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 Q B Stephens Lower Lake Dam?
Q B Stephens Lower Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Q B Stephens Lower Lake Dam last inspected?
Q B Stephens Lower Lake Dam was last inspected on November 12, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.