Hickory Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hickory Hills Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,651 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06869 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HICKORY HILLS PROPERTY OWNERS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC;PROJECTS AMERICAN CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam is owned by HICKORY HILLS PROPERTY OWNERS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC;PROJECTS AMERICAN CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hickory Hills Lake Dam built?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills 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.
When was Hickory Hills Lake Dam last inspected?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam was last inspected on July 27, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.