Vandrovec Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Vandrovec Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 215 cfs |
| NID ID | TX06336 |
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
VANDROVEC FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vandrovec Lake Dam?
Vandrovec 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 Vandrovec Lake Dam?
Vandrovec Lake Dam is owned by VANDROVEC FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Vandrovec Lake Dam?
Vandrovec Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Vandrovec Lake Dam?
Vandrovec Lake Dam 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 Vandrovec Lake Dam last inspected?
Vandrovec Lake Dam was last inspected on February 18, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.