Hartzog Lake Dam

CATFISH DRAW· Parmer, Texas· Built 1968· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Hartzog Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage125 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDTX03859

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

AL HARTZOG SR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hartzog Lake Dam?

Hartzog 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 Hartzog Lake Dam?

Hartzog Lake Dam is owned by AL HARTZOG SR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hartzog Lake Dam built?

Hartzog Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Hartzog Lake Dam?

Hartzog Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hartzog Lake Dam?

Hartzog Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.