River Place Mud Dam
Key Takeaway
River Place Mud Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 93.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | TX07249 |
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
RIVER PLACE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of River Place Mud Dam?
River Place Mud 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 River Place Mud Dam?
River Place Mud Dam is owned by RIVER PLACE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of River Place Mud Dam?
River Place Mud 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 River Place Mud Dam?
River Place Mud Dam has a dam height of 50 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 River Place Mud Dam last inspected?
River Place Mud Dam was last inspected on November 14, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.