Hopson Dam No 1
Hopson Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hopson Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Hopson Dam No 1 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 Carolus Volleman;engeline Volleman (private). It impounds the Tr-walnut Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/02/1980. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Erath |
| River/Stream | Tr-walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.03583, -98.37344 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CAROLUS VOLLEMAN;ENGELINE VOLLEMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/02/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00870 |
| Federal ID | TX00870 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |