Hamilton Lake Dam No 1
Hamilton Lake Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Dimmit County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hamilton Lake Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Hamilton Lake 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 Jr Hamilton (private). It impounds the Botella Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 | Dimmit |
| River/Stream | Botella Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.37510, -100.05504 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JR HAMILTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02322 |
| Federal ID | TX02322 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |