T And P Lake Dam
T And P Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bowie County, Texas, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About T And P Lake Dam
The primary purpose of T And P Lake 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 City Of New Boston (local government). It impounds the Tr-rice Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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 | Bowie |
| River/Stream | Tr-rice Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.46605, -94.44515 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF NEW BOSTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00361 |
| Federal ID | TX00361 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |