Safady Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Safady Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 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 | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 648 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03729 |
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
DENNIS MILLIRON;PAMELA MILLIRON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Safady Lake Dam?
Safady 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 Safady Lake Dam?
Safady Lake Dam is owned by DENNIS MILLIRON;PAMELA MILLIRON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Safady Lake Dam built?
Safady Lake Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Safady Lake Dam?
Safady 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 Safady Lake Dam?
Safady Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Safady Lake Dam last inspected?
Safady Lake Dam was last inspected on June 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.