Corrigan Lake No 1 Dam
Corrigan Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Fannin County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Corrigan Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Corrigan Lake No 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Leo Corrigan (private). It impounds the Sandy Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Fannin |
| River/Stream | Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.70314, -96.23165 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LEO CORRIGAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00404 |
| Federal ID | TX00404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |