Woodland Acres Dam
Key Takeaway
Woodland Acres Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03970 |
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
ALICE SARGENT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Woodland Acres Dam?
Woodland Acres 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 Woodland Acres Dam?
Woodland Acres Dam is owned by ALICE SARGENT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Woodland Acres Dam built?
Woodland Acres Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Woodland Acres Dam?
Woodland Acres 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 Woodland Acres Dam?
Woodland Acres 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.
When was Woodland Acres Dam last inspected?
Woodland Acres Dam was last inspected on May 7, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.