Hugghins Dam
Hugghins Dam is an earth dam located in Kaufman County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hugghins Dam
The primary purpose of Hugghins Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by James Hugghins (private). It impounds the Big Sandy Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 | Kaufman |
| River/Stream | Big Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.46112, -96.40483 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JAMES HUGGHINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03328 |
| Federal ID | TX03328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |