Hoffer Lake Dam
Hoffer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Navarro County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hoffer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hoffer 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 Hw Hoffer (private). It impounds the Indian Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 243 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Navarro |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.11424, -96.15066 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HW HOFFER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02559 |
| Federal ID | TX02559 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |