Vintage Oaks Unit 4 Detention Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Vintage Oaks Unit 4 Detention Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. 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 | 34 ft (taller than 76% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 404 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07423 |
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
SOUTHSTAR AT VINTAGE OAKS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vintage Oaks Unit 4 Detention Pond Dam?
Vintage Oaks Unit 4 Detention Pond 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 Vintage Oaks Unit 4 Detention Pond Dam?
Vintage Oaks Unit 4 Detention Pond Dam is owned by SOUTHSTAR AT VINTAGE OAKS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vintage Oaks Unit 4 Detention Pond Dam built?
Vintage Oaks Unit 4 Detention Pond Dam was completed in 2013, making it 13 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Vintage Oaks Unit 4 Detention Pond Dam?
Vintage Oaks Unit 4 Detention Pond Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Vintage Oaks Unit 4 Detention Pond Dam last inspected?
Vintage Oaks Unit 4 Detention Pond Dam was last inspected on May 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.