Rawl Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rawl Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 392 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 322 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06661 |
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
LG RAWL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rawl Lake Dam?
Rawl 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 Rawl Lake Dam?
Rawl Lake Dam is owned by LG RAWL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rawl Lake Dam built?
Rawl Lake Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Rawl Lake Dam?
Rawl Lake Dam 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 Rawl Lake Dam?
Rawl Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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.