Young Dam
Key Takeaway
Young Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05245 |
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
HUBERT YOUNG ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Young Dam?
Young 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 Young Dam?
Young Dam is owned by HUBERT YOUNG ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Young Dam built?
Young Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Young Dam?
Young 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.