Honey Grove City Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Honey Grove City Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1902 and is 124 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,128 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00422 |
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
CITY OF HONEY GROVE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Honey Grove City Lake Dam?
Honey Grove City 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 Honey Grove City Lake Dam?
Honey Grove City Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF HONEY GROVE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Honey Grove City Lake Dam built?
Honey Grove City Lake Dam was completed in 1902, making it 124 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 Honey Grove City Lake Dam?
Honey Grove City 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 Honey Grove City Lake Dam?
Honey Grove City Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Honey Grove City Lake Dam last inspected?
Honey Grove City Lake Dam was last inspected on November 10, 1982. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.