Nixon Lake Dam
Nixon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nixon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Nixon Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Four Mile Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Four Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.19351, -96.66105 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00050 |
| Federal ID | TX00050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |