Thomas Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Thomas Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,702 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00223 |
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
MAX L THOMAS ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thomas Lake Dam?
Thomas 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 Thomas Lake Dam?
Thomas Lake Dam is owned by MAX L THOMAS ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thomas Lake Dam built?
Thomas Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Thomas Lake Dam?
Thomas Lake 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 Thomas Lake Dam?
Thomas Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Thomas Lake Dam last inspected?
Thomas Lake Dam was last inspected on August 23, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.