Wolfe City Reservoir No 1
Key Takeaway
Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,730 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 670 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 330 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00490 |
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
CITY OF WOLFE CITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wolfe City Reservoir No 1?
Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 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 Wolfe City Reservoir No 1?
Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 is owned by CITY OF WOLFE CITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 built?
Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Wolfe City Reservoir No 1?
Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wolfe City Reservoir No 1?
Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 has a dam height of 20 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 Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 last inspected?
Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 was last inspected on March 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.