Willow Bend Lake No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Willow Bend Lake No 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 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 | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 703 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,973 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01123 |
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
WILLOW BEND LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Willow Bend Lake No 1 Dam?
Willow Bend Lake No 1 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 Willow Bend Lake No 1 Dam?
Willow Bend Lake No 1 Dam is owned by WILLOW BEND LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Willow Bend Lake No 1 Dam built?
Willow Bend Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Willow Bend Lake No 1 Dam?
Willow Bend Lake No 1 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 Willow Bend Lake No 1 Dam?
Willow Bend Lake No 1 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 Willow Bend Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?
Willow Bend Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on December 6, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.