LAKE DOWNS DAM - TX00038-2769
Dam Name: LAKE DOWNS DAM
State: TX
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 02/01/1991
Incident Driver: Unknown
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Deficiency
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Incident IDTX00038-2769
Incident DescriptionSPWY WASHOUT
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Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
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Dam Height26 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)65.00
Surface Area (acres)3.00
Year Completed1963
NID NumberTX00038
River NameTR-BIG SANDY CREEK
Latitude30.6944
Longitude-94.74
Year Modified
1983
Regulatory Agency(ies)TCEQ
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Information SourcesTX DEQ
