WINDTHORST LAKE DAM - TX02870-2831
Dam Name: WINDTHORST LAKE DAM
State: TX
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 05/01/1965
Incident Driver: Seepage/Internal Erosion
Incident Mechanism 1: Piping
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Incident IDTX02870-2831
Incident DescriptionPIPING
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Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)S
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Dam Height32 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)3268.00
Surface Area (acres)0.00
Year Completed1964
NID NumberTX02870
River NameEAST-LITTLE POST OAK CREEK
Latitude33.5459
Longitude-98.3938
Year Modified
1985
Regulatory Agency(ies)TCEQ
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Information SourcesTX DEQ
