Tranturn Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Tranturn Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. 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 | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 270 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07324 |
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
ANTHONY TRAN;DONAL TURNER;LARRY WOODS;SYLVIA HARRISON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tranturn Lake Dam?
Tranturn Lake 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 Tranturn Lake Dam?
Tranturn Lake Dam is owned by ANTHONY TRAN;DONAL TURNER;LARRY WOODS;SYLVIA HARRISON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tranturn Lake Dam built?
Tranturn Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Tranturn Lake Dam?
Tranturn Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Tranturn Lake Dam last inspected?
Tranturn Lake Dam was last inspected on November 27, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.