House Lake Dam
House Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harris County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About House Lake Dam
The primary purpose of House 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 Calvin House (private). It impounds the Off Ch-cypress Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 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 | Harris |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.98751, -95.79995 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CALVIN HOUSE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03405 |
| Federal ID | TX03405 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |