Hegar Lake Dam
Hegar Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harris County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hegar Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hegar 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 Lh Hegar (private). It impounds the Off Ch-langham Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 12,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 960 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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-langham Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.90821, -95.73232 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 12,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LH HEGAR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03408 |
| Federal ID | TX03408 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |