Lake Hanson Dam
Lake Hanson Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Hanson Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Hanson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Beverly Stewart;joe Stewart (private). It impounds the Tr-flat Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-flat Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.17000, -98.50500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BEVERLY STEWART;JOE STEWART |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04878 |
| Federal ID | TX04878 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |