Lake Robert L Phinney Dam
Lake Robert L Phinney Dam is an earth dam located in Lee County, Texas, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Robert L Phinney Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Robert L Phinney Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Skip Avara (private). It impounds the Tr-brushy Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 108 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,505 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 11/29/2017.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Lee |
| River/Stream | Tr-brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.48218, -96.95878 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,505 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,505 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 596 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 108 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SKIP AVARA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02667 |
| Federal ID | TX02667 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |