William Harlow Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
William Harlow Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 645 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00338 |
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
WILLIAM HARLOW
Private
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What is the hazard classification of William Harlow Lake Dam?
William Harlow 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 William Harlow Lake Dam?
William Harlow Lake Dam is owned by WILLIAM HARLOW (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was William Harlow Lake Dam built?
William Harlow Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is William Harlow Lake Dam?
William Harlow Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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.