Tony Price Dam
Key Takeaway
Tony Price Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | TX09564 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TONY PRICE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tony Price Dam?
Tony Price Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Tony Price Dam?
Tony Price Dam is owned by TONY PRICE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tony Price Dam built?
Tony Price Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Tony Price Dam?
Tony Price Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Tony Price Dam last inspected?
Tony Price Dam was last inspected on October 22, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.