Horseshoe Lake Dam
Horseshoe Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Horseshoe Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Horseshoe Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rt Lietz (private). It impounds the Mitchell Creek.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 940 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/15/1981. That was over 44 years ago.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Erath |
| River/Stream | Mitchell Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.20648, -97.99540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 332 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RT LIETZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/1981 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00851 |
| Federal ID | TX00851 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |