Hugh Dickie Lake Dam

TR-KINGS CREEK· Throckmorton, Texas· Built 1926· Earth· 23 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Hugh Dickie Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX)
Dam Length830 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage166 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)
NID IDTX03802

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 26, 1986
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

HUGH DICKIE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hugh Dickie Lake Dam?

Hugh Dickie 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 Hugh Dickie Lake Dam?

Hugh Dickie Lake Dam is owned by HUGH DICKIE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hugh Dickie Lake Dam built?

Hugh Dickie Lake Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Hugh Dickie Lake Dam?

Hugh Dickie Lake Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Hugh Dickie Lake Dam?

Hugh Dickie 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 Hugh Dickie Lake Dam last inspected?

Hugh Dickie Lake Dam was last inspected on June 26, 1986. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.