Slaughter Lake Dam
Slaughter Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Slaughter Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Slaughter 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 Jh Slaughter (private). It impounds the Pine Branch.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 | Madison |
| River/Stream | Pine Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.00504, -95.76173 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JH SLAUGHTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04943 |
| Federal ID | TX04943 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |