South Fk Hackberry Creek Lake No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
South Fk Hackberry Creek Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05881 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
DALLAS COUNTY URD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of South Fk Hackberry Creek Lake No 1 Dam?
South Fk Hackberry Creek Lake No 1 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 South Fk Hackberry Creek Lake No 1 Dam?
South Fk Hackberry Creek Lake No 1 Dam is owned by DALLAS COUNTY URD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was South Fk Hackberry Creek Lake No 1 Dam built?
South Fk Hackberry Creek Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 South Fk Hackberry Creek Lake No 1 Dam?
South Fk Hackberry Creek Lake No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is South Fk Hackberry Creek Lake No 1 Dam?
South Fk Hackberry Creek Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 8 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 South Fk Hackberry Creek Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?
South Fk Hackberry Creek Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.