Lake Necessity Dam
Lake Necessity Dam is an earth dam located in Stephens County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Necessity Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Necessity Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Arlen G Howle Jr Et Al (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 308 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 | Stephens |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.64178, -98.75746 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ARLEN G HOWLE JR ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03636 |
| Federal ID | TX03636 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |