Garrett Lake Dam
Garrett Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Howard County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Garrett Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Garrett Lake 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 Dorthy Garrett (private). It impounds the Powell Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Howard |
| River/Stream | Powell Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.17717, -101.31442 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DORTHY GARRETT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03794 |
| Federal ID | TX03794 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |