Tahitian Village Lake No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Tahitian Village Lake No 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02719 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TAHITIAN DEVELOPMENT LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tahitian Village Lake No 1 Dam?
Tahitian Village Lake No 1 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Tahitian Village Lake No 1 Dam?
Tahitian Village Lake No 1 Dam is owned by TAHITIAN DEVELOPMENT LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tahitian Village Lake No 1 Dam built?
Tahitian Village Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Tahitian Village Lake No 1 Dam?
Tahitian Village 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 Tahitian Village Lake No 1 Dam?
Tahitian Village Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Tahitian Village Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?
Tahitian Village Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on June 14, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.