Research Farms Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Research Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00058 |
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
LAKES OF CHAPPELL HILL OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Research Farms Lake Dam?
Research Farms 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 Research Farms Lake Dam?
Research Farms Lake Dam is owned by LAKES OF CHAPPELL HILL OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Research Farms Lake Dam built?
Research Farms Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Research Farms Lake Dam?
Research Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Research Farms Lake Dam last inspected?
Research Farms Lake Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.