Hords Creek Dam
Hords Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1948. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Hords Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Hords Creek Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usace - Fort Worth District (federal). It impounds the Hords Creek near Coleman.
The dam stands 91 feet tall and stretches 6,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 510 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49,290 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 48 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2022.
At 91 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| Nearest City | Coleman |
| River/Stream | Hords Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.83451, -99.56007 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 91 ft |
| Dam Height | 91 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49,290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49,290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 510 acres |
| Drainage Area | 48 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | USACE - Fort Worth District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00006 |
| Federal ID | TX00006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |