Md Heatly Dam
Md Heatly Dam is an earth dam located in Hays County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Md Heatly Dam
The primary purpose of Md Heatly Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wd Heatly (private). It impounds the Pecan Springs.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays |
| River/Stream | Pecan Springs |
| Coordinates | 29.95287, -97.82323 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WD HEATLY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01592 |
| Federal ID | TX01592 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |