Hudgins Dam
Hudgins Dam is an earth dam located in Matagorda County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hudgins Dam
The primary purpose of Hudgins Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hudgins Division Jd Hudgin (private). It impounds the Caney Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 194 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 | Matagorda |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.95049, -95.81948 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HUDGINS DIVISION JD HUDGIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01541 |
| Federal ID | TX01541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |