Love Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Love Creek Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. 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 | 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 292 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,109 cfs |
| NID ID | TX07322 |
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
JAMES CALLAWAY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Love Creek Dam?
Love Creek 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 Love Creek Dam?
Love Creek Dam is owned by JAMES CALLAWAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Love Creek Dam?
Love Creek Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Love Creek Dam last inspected?
Love Creek Dam was last inspected on March 24, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.