Springer Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Springer Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05246 |
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
BILL SPRINGER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Springer Lake Dam?
Springer 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 Springer Lake Dam?
Springer Lake Dam is owned by BILL SPRINGER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Springer Lake Dam built?
Springer Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Springer Lake Dam?
Springer Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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.