Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. 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 | 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,063 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,001 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
| NID ID | TX09670 |
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
MISSION CITY MANAGEMENT INC;SH-DJL DEVELOPMENT LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam?
Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention 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 Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam?
Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam is owned by MISSION CITY MANAGEMENT INC;SH-DJL DEVELOPMENT LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam built?
Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam was completed in 2013, making it 13 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam?
Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam last inspected?
Singing Hills Unit 1 Detention Dam was last inspected on October 27, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.