Seals Lake Dam
Seals Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hood County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Seals Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Seals 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 Wa Seals (private). It impounds the Big Kid Hollow.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 | Hood |
| River/Stream | Big Kid Hollow |
| Coordinates | 32.24198, -97.93008 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WA SEALS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03953 |
| Federal ID | TX03953 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |