Hrnciar Dam
Hrnciar Dam is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hrnciar Dam
The primary purpose of Hrnciar 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 John Hrnciar Jr (private). It impounds the North Long Dry Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,140 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 368 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Wheeler |
| River/Stream | North Long Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.25313, -100.44340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 368 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 368 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JOHN HRNCIAR JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04197 |
| Federal ID | TX04197 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |