Pea Ridge Tank Dam

SQUAW CREEK· Haskell, Texas· Built 1952· Earth· 18 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Pea Ridge Tank Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage288 acre-ft
Normal Storage138 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDTX03777

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

TLC CAPITAL INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pea Ridge Tank Dam?

Pea Ridge Tank 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 Pea Ridge Tank Dam?

Pea Ridge Tank Dam is owned by TLC CAPITAL INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pea Ridge Tank Dam built?

Pea Ridge Tank Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Pea Ridge Tank Dam?

Pea Ridge Tank 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 Pea Ridge Tank Dam?

Pea Ridge Tank Dam has a dam height of 18 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.