Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 64 ft (taller than 97.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 947 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,725 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03470 |
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
JOE FOSTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam?
Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 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 Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam?
Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam is owned by JOE FOSTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam built?
Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam?
Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam?
Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 64 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 Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?
Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on April 4, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.