Reeves Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Reeves Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00307 |
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
ALLEN REEVES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Reeves Lake Dam?
Reeves 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 Reeves Lake Dam?
Reeves Lake Dam is owned by ALLEN REEVES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Reeves Lake Dam built?
Reeves Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Reeves Lake Dam?
Reeves Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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.