Hutchings Dam
Hutchings Dam is an earth dam located in Burleson County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hutchings Dam
The primary purpose of Hutchings Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sealy Hutchings Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-yegua Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 636 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Burleson |
| River/Stream | Tr-yegua Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.38743, -96.38927 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 636 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SEALY HUTCHINGS ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00069 |
| Federal ID | TX00069 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |