Steakley Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Steakley Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05069 |
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
STEAKLEY LAKE DAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Steakley Lake Dam?
Steakley 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 Steakley Lake Dam?
Steakley Lake Dam is owned by STEAKLEY LAKE DAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Steakley Lake Dam built?
Steakley Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Steakley Lake Dam?
Steakley Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Steakley Lake Dam?
Steakley Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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.