Redland Acres Dam
Key Takeaway
Redland Acres Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 76% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 736 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00935 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DONALD EDWARDS;ERROL BARBER;GLORIA HOWARD;JEFFREY CLARK;LISA CRUMLEY;MAUREEN HOLLERN;STEPHANIE WEATHERFORD;TERRY NANCE;WALTER CASSITY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Redland Acres Dam?
Redland Acres Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Redland Acres Dam?
Redland Acres Dam is owned by DONALD EDWARDS;ERROL BARBER;GLORIA HOWARD;JEFFREY CLARK;LISA CRUMLEY;MAUREEN HOLLERN;STEPHANIE WEATHERFORD;TERRY NANCE;WALTER CASSITY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Redland Acres Dam built?
Redland Acres Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Redland Acres Dam?
Redland Acres Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Redland Acres Dam?
Redland Acres Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Redland Acres Dam last inspected?
Redland Acres Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.