Valley View Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Valley View Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. 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 | 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 328 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,848 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06396 |
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
RICK DAVIS;WATERS EDGE RANCH POA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Valley View Lake Dam?
Valley View 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 Valley View Lake Dam?
Valley View Lake Dam is owned by RICK DAVIS;WATERS EDGE RANCH POA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Valley View Lake Dam built?
Valley View Lake Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Valley View Lake Dam?
Valley View Lake 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 Valley View Lake Dam?
Valley View Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Valley View Lake Dam last inspected?
Valley View Lake Dam was last inspected on September 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.