Dixie Lake Dam

CYPRESS CREEK· Harrison, Texas· Earth· 15 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dixie Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. 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 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage48 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
NID IDTX09705

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: No
Last Inspection: June 15, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CLAY ALLEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dixie Lake Dam?

Dixie Lake Dam 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 Dixie Lake Dam?

Dixie Lake Dam is owned by CLAY ALLEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Dixie Lake Dam?

Dixie Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Dixie Lake Dam last inspected?

Dixie Lake Dam was last inspected on June 15, 2022. 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.