Snow Lake Dam
Snow Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Crosby County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Snow Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Snow 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 Donna Herring Snow And Clyde (private). It impounds the Tr-crawfish Draw.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 | Crosby |
| River/Stream | Tr-crawfish Draw |
| Coordinates | 33.75720, -101.31898 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DONNA HERRING SNOW AND CLYDE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02145 |
| Federal ID | TX02145 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |