Sayles Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sayles Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02482 |
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
NELSON PUETT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sayles Lake Dam?
Sayles Lake 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 Sayles Lake Dam?
Sayles Lake Dam is owned by NELSON PUETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sayles Lake Dam built?
Sayles 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 Sayles Lake Dam?
Sayles Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sayles Lake Dam?
Sayles Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Sayles Lake Dam last inspected?
Sayles Lake Dam was last inspected on December 4, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.