Dam At Hle

TRIBUTARY OF AKIN CREEK· Bowie, Texas· Built 2005· Earth· 19 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam At Hle is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDTX07552

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 13, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

JACK PARRY;MIKE MOULTON;STEVE WELLS;TROY NIPPER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam At Hle?

Dam At Hle is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dam At Hle?

Dam At Hle is owned by JACK PARRY;MIKE MOULTON;STEVE WELLS;TROY NIPPER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam At Hle built?

Dam At Hle was completed in 2005, making it 21 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam At Hle?

Dam At Hle has a dam height of 19 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Dam At Hle last inspected?

Dam At Hle was last inspected on August 13, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.