Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee
Key Takeaway
Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06495 |
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
CITY OF IRVING
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee?
Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee 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 Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee?
Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee is owned by CITY OF IRVING (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee built?
Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee?
Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee 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 Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee?
Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee has a dam height of 15 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 Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee last inspected?
Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee was last inspected on April 19, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.