Harry Traweek Lake Dam

TR-NORTH WICHITA RIVER· Foard, Texas· Built 1971· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Harry Traweek Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length168 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage210 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDTX03707

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

HARRY TRAWEEK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harry Traweek Lake Dam?

Harry Traweek 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 Harry Traweek Lake Dam?

Harry Traweek Lake Dam is owned by HARRY TRAWEEK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Harry Traweek Lake Dam built?

Harry Traweek Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Harry Traweek Lake Dam?

Harry Traweek 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 Harry Traweek Lake Dam?

Harry Traweek 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.