Yarboro Cemetery Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Yarboro Cemetery Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06035 |
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
YARBORO CEMETERY LAKE DAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yarboro Cemetery Lake Dam?
Yarboro Cemetery 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 Yarboro Cemetery Lake Dam?
Yarboro Cemetery Lake Dam is owned by YARBORO CEMETERY LAKE DAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yarboro Cemetery Lake Dam built?
Yarboro Cemetery Lake Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Yarboro Cemetery Lake Dam?
Yarboro Cemetery Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Yarboro Cemetery Lake Dam?
Yarboro Cemetery Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.