Hogshead Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hogshead Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05078 |
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
JOHN HOGSHEAD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hogshead Lake Dam?
Hogshead 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 Hogshead Lake Dam?
Hogshead Lake Dam is owned by JOHN HOGSHEAD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hogshead Lake Dam built?
Hogshead Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Hogshead Lake Dam?
Hogshead 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 Hogshead Lake Dam?
Hogshead Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.