Stonecipher Dam
Key Takeaway
Stonecipher Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06937 |
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
KEITH STONECIPHER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stonecipher Dam?
Stonecipher 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 Stonecipher Dam?
Stonecipher Dam is owned by KEITH STONECIPHER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stonecipher Dam built?
Stonecipher Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Stonecipher Dam?
Stonecipher Dam has a dam height of 25 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.