Corlay Lake No 1 Dam, located in Huntsville, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1957 with a primary purpose of "Other." The dam stands at 15 feet high and has a hydraulic height of 11 feet, with a length of 402 feet.
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It has a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 43 acre-feet and a surface area of 10.5 acres. The dam is situated on the UN TR-TRINITY RIVER and is under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas, with state permitting and inspection in place.
Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam has a moderate risk assessment score of 3. It has an uncontrolled spillway with 4 outlet gates and 1 valve, and has not been rated for its condition. The last inspection was conducted in June 2011, and emergency action plans are not available. The dam poses no available hazard potential, and no inundation maps or risk management measures have been documented. Overall, Corlay Lake No 1 Dam presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its unique design, purpose, and risk assessment.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
402 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
UN TR-TRINITY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Drainage Area |
0.13 |
Nid Storage |
63 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 4, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
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