Suebco No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Suebco No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 144 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06742 |
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
AL COX
Private
Nearby Dams
Clonts Lake Dam
Knox, TX
Low Hazard 18 ftHorseshoe Tank Dam
Knox, TX
Low Hazard 25 ftWr Moore Dam
Knox, TX
Low Hazard 30 ftLake Benjamin Dam
Knox, TX
Significant Hazard 22 ftLake Davis Dam
Knox, TX
Low Hazard 32 ftLake Catharine Dam
Knox, TX
Low Hazard 32 ftCrappie Tank Dam
Knox, TX
Low Hazard 16 ftLyles Brothers Lake Dam
Knox, TX
Low Hazard 15 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Suebco No 1 Dam?
Suebco 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 Suebco No 1 Dam?
Suebco No 1 Dam is owned by AL COX (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Suebco No 1 Dam built?
Suebco No 1 Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Suebco No 1 Dam?
Suebco No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Suebco No 1 Dam?
Suebco No 1 Dam has a dam height of 21 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.