Roark Lake No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Roark Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,250 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06754 |
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
JAMES ROARK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Roark Lake No 1 Dam?
Roark Lake No 1 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 Roark Lake No 1 Dam?
Roark Lake No 1 Dam is owned by JAMES ROARK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roark Lake No 1 Dam built?
Roark Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Roark Lake No 1 Dam?
Roark Lake No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Roark Lake No 1 Dam?
Roark Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 16 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.