Blessing Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyAnderson
River/StreamTR-MOUND PRAIRIE CREEK
Coordinates31.83050, -95.61221

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length570 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage436 acre-ft
Max Storage436 acre-ft
Normal Storage272 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBLESSING HOLDINGS LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection03/16/1989
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX00160
Federal IDTX00160
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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