Stewart Lake Dam
Stewart Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lynn County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stewart Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stewart Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mrs Stewart (private). It impounds the Double Mountain Fork Brazos R.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 434 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 | Lynn |
| River/Stream | Double Mountain Fork Brazos R |
| Coordinates | 33.05565, -101.61518 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 434 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 434 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MRS STEWART |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03961 |
| Federal ID | TX03961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |