Yoder Caviness Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Yoder Caviness Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,434 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05911 |
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
T YODER CAVINESS HEIRS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yoder Caviness Pond Dam?
Yoder Caviness Pond 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 Yoder Caviness Pond Dam?
Yoder Caviness Pond Dam is owned by T YODER CAVINESS HEIRS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yoder Caviness Pond Dam built?
Yoder Caviness Pond Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Yoder Caviness Pond Dam?
Yoder Caviness Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Yoder Caviness Pond Dam?
Yoder Caviness Pond Dam has a dam height of 28 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.