Sportsmans Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sportsmans Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 913 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 396 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,704 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00202 |
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
TRAVIS WARD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sportsmans Lake Dam?
Sportsmans 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 Sportsmans Lake Dam?
Sportsmans Lake Dam is owned by TRAVIS WARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sportsmans Lake Dam built?
Sportsmans 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 Sportsmans Lake Dam?
Sportsmans Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sportsmans Lake Dam?
Sportsmans Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Sportsmans Lake Dam last inspected?
Sportsmans Lake Dam was last inspected on January 14, 1986. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.