Welch Lake Dam
Welch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Welch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Welch Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by George Bingham (private). It impounds the Tr-beattie Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 770 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 196 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 02/24/1972. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-beattie Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.04326, -98.68487 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GEORGE BINGHAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/24/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04946 |
| Federal ID | TX04946 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |