Bill Huff Dam
Bill Huff Dam is an earth dam located in Houston County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bill Huff Dam
The primary purpose of Bill Huff Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Billy R Huff Et Ux Nancy R (private). It impounds the Tr-big Elkhart Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 | Houston |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Elkhart Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.48375, -95.53849 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BILLY R HUFF ET UX NANCY R |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03270 |
| Federal ID | TX03270 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |