Tx No Name No 16 Dam
Key Takeaway
Tx No Name No 16 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05222 |
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
TX NO NAME NO 16 DAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tx No Name No 16 Dam?
Tx No Name No 16 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 Tx No Name No 16 Dam?
Tx No Name No 16 Dam is owned by TX NO NAME NO 16 DAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tx No Name No 16 Dam built?
Tx No Name No 16 Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Tx No Name No 16 Dam?
Tx No Name No 16 Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tx No Name No 16 Dam?
Tx No Name No 16 Dam has a dam height of 14 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.