Dike Lake Dam

TR-DEVILS HOLLOW-TURKEY CREEK· Palo Pinto, Texas· Built 1974· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dike Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage206 acre-ft
Normal Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDTX05393

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

AR DIKE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dike Lake Dam?

Dike Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dike Lake Dam?

Dike Lake Dam is owned by AR DIKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dike Lake Dam built?

Dike Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dike Lake Dam?

Dike Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.

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.