Pope Lake Dam

BRUSHY CREEK TRIB OF BIG CYPRESS CREEK· Harrison, Texas· Built 2011· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Pope Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage136 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge200 cfs
Year Completed2011 (15 years old)
NID IDTX07373

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: May 22, 2012
State Regulated: No

Ownership

WILLIAM POPE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pope Lake Dam?

Pope 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 Pope Lake Dam?

Pope Lake Dam is owned by WILLIAM POPE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pope Lake Dam built?

Pope Lake Dam was completed in 2011, making it 15 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Pope Lake Dam?

Pope Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Pope Lake Dam last inspected?

Pope Lake Dam was last inspected on May 22, 2012. 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.