Salt Water Barrier and Diversion Dam
Key Takeaway
Salt Water Barrier and Diversion Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 213 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03682 |
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
GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Salt Water Barrier and Diversion Dam?
Salt Water Barrier and Diversion 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 Salt Water Barrier and Diversion Dam?
Salt Water Barrier and Diversion Dam is owned by GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Salt Water Barrier and Diversion Dam built?
Salt Water Barrier and Diversion Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Salt Water Barrier and Diversion Dam?
Salt Water Barrier and Diversion Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Salt Water Barrier and Diversion Dam?
Salt Water Barrier and Diversion Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Salt Water Barrier and Diversion Dam last inspected?
Salt Water Barrier and Diversion Dam was last inspected on March 22, 1976. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.