Upper Lake Los Manzanos Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Lake Los Manzanos Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05820 |
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
FRONIE SHELTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Lake Los Manzanos Dam?
Upper Lake Los Manzanos 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 Upper Lake Los Manzanos Dam?
Upper Lake Los Manzanos Dam is owned by FRONIE SHELTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Lake Los Manzanos Dam built?
Upper Lake Los Manzanos Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Upper Lake Los Manzanos Dam?
Upper Lake Los Manzanos Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Lake Los Manzanos Dam?
Upper Lake Los Manzanos Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Upper Lake Los Manzanos Dam last inspected?
Upper Lake Los Manzanos Dam was last inspected on April 13, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.