Hickey Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hickey Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00321 |
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
CURTIS HICKEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hickey Lake Dam?
Hickey 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 Hickey Lake Dam?
Hickey Lake Dam is owned by CURTIS HICKEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hickey Lake Dam built?
Hickey Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Hickey Lake Dam?
Hickey Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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.