Safari Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHenderson
River/StreamKILE BRANCH
Coordinates32.11936, -95.73951

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length585 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,172 acre-ft
Max Storage1,172 acre-ft
Normal Storage733 acre-ft
Surface Area47 acres
Max Discharge1,499 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSAFARI WATERS RANCH POA
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/28/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX00179
Federal IDTX00179
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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