Secondary Reservoir Levee
Key Takeaway
Secondary Reservoir Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05458 |
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
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Secondary Reservoir Levee?
Secondary Reservoir Levee 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 Secondary Reservoir Levee?
Secondary Reservoir Levee is owned by CITY OF WICHITA FALLS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Secondary Reservoir Levee built?
Secondary Reservoir Levee was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Secondary Reservoir Levee?
Secondary Reservoir Levee serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Secondary Reservoir Levee?
Secondary Reservoir Levee 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.