Stockton Lake Dam
Stockton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lavaca County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stockton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stockton 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 Wk Stockton (private). It impounds the Tr-parker Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 785 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 336 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Lavaca |
| River/Stream | Tr-parker Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.52484, -96.74606 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 785 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WK STOCKTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03928 |
| Federal ID | TX03928 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |