Royal Forest Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Royal Forest Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 82.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 935 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 740 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00125 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ROYAL FOREST COLONY CLUB INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Royal Forest Lake Dam?
Royal Forest Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Royal Forest Lake Dam?
Royal Forest Lake Dam is owned by ROYAL FOREST COLONY CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Royal Forest Lake Dam built?
Royal Forest 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.
What is the primary purpose of Royal Forest Lake Dam?
Royal Forest Lake 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 Royal Forest Lake Dam?
Royal Forest Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Royal Forest Lake Dam last inspected?
Royal Forest Lake Dam was last inspected on June 16, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.