Raesz Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Raesz Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05058 |
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
ROBERT RAESZ
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Raesz Lake Dam?
Raesz 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 Raesz Lake Dam?
Raesz Lake Dam is owned by ROBERT RAESZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Raesz Lake Dam built?
Raesz 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 Raesz Lake Dam?
Raesz Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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.