R Windham Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
R Windham Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 248 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06608 |
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
RICHARD WINDHAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of R Windham Dam No 1?
R Windham Dam No 1 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 R Windham Dam No 1?
R Windham Dam No 1 is owned by RICHARD WINDHAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was R Windham Dam No 1 built?
R Windham Dam No 1 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 R Windham Dam No 1?
R Windham Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is R Windham Dam No 1?
R Windham Dam No 1 has a dam height of 25 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 R Windham Dam No 1 last inspected?
R Windham Dam No 1 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.