Tilley Lake Dam No 1

TR-SABANA RIVER· Comanche, Texas· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Tilley Lake Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDTX06361

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

JOE TILLEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tilley Lake Dam No 1?

Tilley Lake Dam No 1 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 Tilley Lake Dam No 1?

Tilley Lake Dam No 1 is owned by JOE TILLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Tilley Lake Dam No 1?

Tilley Lake Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Tilley Lake Dam No 1?

Tilley Lake Dam No 1 has a dam height of 12 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.