Big Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyHenderson
River/StreamLITTLE ALDER CREEK
Coordinates32.07528, -95.73456

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length630 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage685 acre-ft
Max Storage685 acre-ft
Normal Storage216 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFINCASTLE FARMS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/17/2009
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX00193
Federal IDTX00193
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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