Wild Indian Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wild Indian Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. 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 | 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 135 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04915 |
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
INDIAN SPRINGS LAKE ESTATES INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wild Indian Lake Dam?
Wild Indian 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 Wild Indian Lake Dam?
Wild Indian Lake Dam is owned by INDIAN SPRINGS LAKE ESTATES INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wild Indian Lake Dam built?
Wild Indian Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Wild Indian Lake Dam?
Wild Indian 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 Wild Indian Lake Dam?
Wild Indian Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Wild Indian Lake Dam last inspected?
Wild Indian Lake Dam was last inspected on September 22, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.