Harold Campbell South Lake Dam

DUTCHMAN CREEK· Motley, Texas· Built 1965· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Harold Campbell South Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage324 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDTX03828

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

HAROLD CAMPBELL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harold Campbell South Lake Dam?

Harold Campbell South 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 Harold Campbell South Lake Dam?

Harold Campbell South Lake Dam is owned by HAROLD CAMPBELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Harold Campbell South Lake Dam built?

Harold Campbell South Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Harold Campbell South Lake Dam?

Harold Campbell South Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Harold Campbell South Lake Dam?

Harold Campbell South Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.