Vista Pines Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Vista Pines Detention Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | TX09555 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LANKFORD INTERESTS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vista Pines Detention Dam?
Vista Pines Detention Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Vista Pines Detention Dam?
Vista Pines Detention Dam is owned by LANKFORD INTERESTS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vista Pines Detention Dam built?
Vista Pines Detention Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Vista Pines Detention Dam?
Vista Pines Detention Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Vista Pines Detention Dam last inspected?
Vista Pines Detention Dam was last inspected on June 15, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.