Patterson Dam
Patterson Dam is an earth dam located in McLennan County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Patterson Dam
The primary purpose of Patterson 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 Tj Patterson (private). It impounds the Tiger Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 288 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 | McLennan |
| River/Stream | Tiger Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.56306, -97.01271 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TJ PATTERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04097 |
| Federal ID | TX04097 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |