Irrigation Lake Dam
Irrigation Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bosque County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Irrigation Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Irrigation 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 Alen Hollomon (private). It impounds the East Bosque River.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/12/1982. That was over 43 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bosque |
| River/Stream | East Bosque River |
| Coordinates | 32.06500, -97.83000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ALEN HOLLOMON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03436 |
| Federal ID | TX03436 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |