Tadlock Hill Dam
Key Takeaway
Tadlock Hill Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06031 |
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
TADLOCK HILL DAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tadlock Hill Dam?
Tadlock Hill 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 Tadlock Hill Dam?
Tadlock Hill Dam is owned by TADLOCK HILL DAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tadlock Hill Dam built?
Tadlock Hill Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Tadlock Hill Dam?
Tadlock Hill Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tadlock Hill Dam?
Tadlock Hill Dam has a dam height of 27 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.