Safari Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Safari Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. 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 | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 733 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,499 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00179 |
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
SAFARI WATERS RANCH POA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Safari Lake Dam?
Safari 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 Safari Lake Dam?
Safari Lake Dam is owned by SAFARI WATERS RANCH POA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Safari Lake Dam built?
Safari Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Safari Lake Dam?
Safari Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Safari Lake Dam?
Safari Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Safari Lake Dam last inspected?
Safari Lake Dam was last inspected on September 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.