Winterrowd Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Winterrowd Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 605 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05586 |
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
JC WINTERROWD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Winterrowd Lake Dam?
Winterrowd 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 Winterrowd Lake Dam?
Winterrowd Lake Dam is owned by JC WINTERROWD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Winterrowd Lake Dam built?
Winterrowd Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Winterrowd Lake Dam?
Winterrowd 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 Winterrowd Lake Dam?
Winterrowd Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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.