Horn Dam
Horn Dam is an earth dam located in Carson County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Horn Dam
The primary purpose of Horn Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Biggs G And Horn Tom D (private). It impounds the Mcclellan Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 540 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 | Carson |
| River/Stream | Mcclellan Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.28500, -101.17500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BIGGS G AND HORN TOM D |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03651 |
| Federal ID | TX03651 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |