Wylie Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wylie Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02946 |
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
FRED WYLIE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wylie Lake Dam?
Wylie 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 Wylie Lake Dam?
Wylie Lake Dam is owned by FRED WYLIE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wylie Lake Dam built?
Wylie Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Wylie Lake Dam?
Wylie Lake Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Wylie Lake Dam?
Wylie Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Wylie Lake Dam last inspected?
Wylie Lake Dam was last inspected on December 19, 1972. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.