Prewitt Lake 3 Dam
Prewitt Lake 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Bell County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Prewitt Lake 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Prewitt Lake 3 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wa Prewitt Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-south Elm Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 187 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/17/1971. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.96312, -97.24546 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WA PREWITT JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/1971 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02354 |
| Federal ID | TX02354 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |