Highway Lake Dam
Highway Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Highway Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Highway 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 Highway Lake Dam (private). It impounds the Nanny Branch.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 | Nanny Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.05000, -98.82833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | HIGHWAY LAKE DAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04963 |
| Federal ID | TX04963 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |