Stigall Lake No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Stigall Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,864 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02384 |
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
L HOWELL;P ATKINSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stigall Lake No 1 Dam?
Stigall Lake No 1 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 Stigall Lake No 1 Dam?
Stigall Lake No 1 Dam is owned by L HOWELL;P ATKINSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stigall Lake No 1 Dam built?
Stigall Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1941, making it 85 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 Stigall Lake No 1 Dam?
Stigall Lake No 1 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 Stigall Lake No 1 Dam?
Stigall Lake No 1 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 Stigall Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?
Stigall Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on December 8, 1982. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.