Lone Star Lake Dam

MASSEY BRANCH· Palo Pinto, Texas· Built 1963· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Lone Star Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX)
Dam Length685 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage173 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDTX03848

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

WILL BELDING

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lone Star Lake Dam?

Lone Star 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 Lone Star Lake Dam?

Lone Star Lake Dam is owned by WILL BELDING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lone Star Lake Dam built?

Lone Star Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Lone Star Lake Dam?

Lone Star Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lone Star Lake Dam?

Lone Star 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.

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.