Hatchett Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hatchett Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05334 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
B HATCHETT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hatchett Lake Dam?
Hatchett 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 Hatchett Lake Dam?
Hatchett Lake Dam is owned by B HATCHETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hatchett Lake Dam built?
Hatchett Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Hatchett Lake Dam?
Hatchett Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Hatchett Lake Dam?
Hatchett Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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.