White Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
White Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00215 |
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
MAURICE WHITE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of White Lake Dam?
White Lake 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 White Lake Dam?
White Lake Dam is owned by MAURICE WHITE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was White Lake Dam built?
White Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 White Lake Dam?
White Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 White Lake Dam?
White Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 White Lake Dam last inspected?
White Lake Dam was last inspected on August 4, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.