Martha Houghton Lake No 4 Dam
Martha Houghton Lake No 4 Dam is an earth dam located in Hartley County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Martha Houghton Lake No 4 Dam
The primary purpose of Martha Houghton Lake No 4 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Martha Houghton (private). It impounds the Romero Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 | Hartley |
| River/Stream | Romero Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.70952, -102.76487 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MARTHA HOUGHTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03744 |
| Federal ID | TX03744 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |