Northcutt Lake Dam
Northcutt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Houston County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Northcutt Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Northcutt Lake Dam 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 Dr Northcutt (private). It impounds the Tr-gail Creek.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 830 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 425 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston |
| River/Stream | Tr-gail Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.27478, -95.43715 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DR NORTHCUTT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03275 |
| Federal ID | TX03275 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |