Skaggs Dam
Key Takeaway
Skaggs Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03469 |
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
JV SKAGGS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Skaggs Dam?
Skaggs 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 Skaggs Dam?
Skaggs Dam is owned by JV SKAGGS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Skaggs Dam built?
Skaggs Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Skaggs Dam?
Skaggs Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Skaggs Dam?
Skaggs Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Skaggs Dam last inspected?
Skaggs Dam was last inspected on May 14, 1971. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.