Bennett Lake Dam
Bennett Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Camp County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bennett Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bennett 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 Coleman Baker (private). It impounds the Prairie Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 280 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/25/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Camp |
| River/Stream | Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.94831, -94.96841 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | COLEMAN BAKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03996 |
| Federal ID | TX03996 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |