Houston County Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston |
| River/Stream | LITTLE ELKHART CREEK |
| Coordinates | 31.40647, -95.60388 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56,422 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56,422 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27,091 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,282 acres |
| Drainage Area | 44 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | HOUSTON COUNTY WCID 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |