Tdcj Wainwright Unit Garden Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Tdcj Wainwright Unit Garden Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03287 |
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
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tdcj Wainwright Unit Garden Lake Dam?
Tdcj Wainwright Unit Garden Lake 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 Tdcj Wainwright Unit Garden Lake Dam?
Tdcj Wainwright Unit Garden Lake Dam is owned by TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tdcj Wainwright Unit Garden Lake Dam built?
Tdcj Wainwright Unit Garden Lake Dam was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Tdcj Wainwright Unit Garden Lake Dam?
Tdcj Wainwright Unit Garden Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tdcj Wainwright Unit Garden Lake Dam?
Tdcj Wainwright Unit Garden Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Tdcj Wainwright Unit Garden Lake Dam last inspected?
Tdcj Wainwright Unit Garden Lake Dam was last inspected on March 23, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.