Hagaman Lake Dam
Hagaman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1913. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hagaman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hagaman 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 Barnard Partners Vii Ltd (private). It impounds the Palo Pinto Creek near Strawn.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 775 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 78 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/2023.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| Nearest City | Strawn |
| River/Stream | Palo Pinto Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.49687, -98.65176 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,024 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BARNARD PARTNERS VII LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01418 |
| Federal ID | TX01418 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |