Martha Houghton Lake No 1 Dam
Martha Houghton Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Hartley County, Texas, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Martha Houghton Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Martha Houghton Lake No 1 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 12 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 192 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hartley |
| River/Stream | Romero Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.69199, -102.74203 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 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 | TX03748 |
| Federal ID | TX03748 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |