Wt Schneider Dam
Key Takeaway
Wt Schneider Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 753 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06238 |
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
WT SCHNEIDER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wt Schneider Dam?
Wt Schneider 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 Wt Schneider Dam?
Wt Schneider Dam is owned by WT SCHNEIDER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wt Schneider Dam built?
Wt Schneider Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Wt Schneider Dam?
Wt Schneider Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wt Schneider Dam?
Wt Schneider Dam 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.