Sweeney Lake West Levee
Key Takeaway
Sweeney Lake West Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04039 |
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
THOMAS SWEENEY JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sweeney Lake West Levee?
Sweeney Lake West Levee 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 Sweeney Lake West Levee?
Sweeney Lake West Levee is owned by THOMAS SWEENEY JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sweeney Lake West Levee built?
Sweeney Lake West Levee was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Sweeney Lake West Levee?
Sweeney Lake West Levee 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 Sweeney Lake West Levee?
Sweeney Lake West Levee has a dam height of 8 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 Sweeney Lake West Levee last inspected?
Sweeney Lake West Levee was last inspected on February 2, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.