Rhodes Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rhodes Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05530 |
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
CHESTER RHODES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rhodes Lake Dam?
Rhodes 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 Rhodes Lake Dam?
Rhodes Lake Dam is owned by CHESTER RHODES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rhodes Lake Dam built?
Rhodes Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Rhodes Lake Dam?
Rhodes Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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.