Tdcj Wainwright Unit Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Tdcj Wainwright Unit Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 6,535 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03286 |
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 Reservoir Dam?
Tdcj Wainwright Unit Reservoir 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 Reservoir Dam?
Tdcj Wainwright Unit Reservoir 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 Reservoir Dam built?
Tdcj Wainwright Unit Reservoir Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Tdcj Wainwright Unit Reservoir Dam?
Tdcj Wainwright Unit Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 11 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.