Crawford Lake Dam
Crawford Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Crawford Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Crawford 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 Ad Crawford (private). It impounds the Tr-west Fork Palo Pinto Cr.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 870 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 126 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 | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Fork Palo Pinto Cr |
| Coordinates | 32.41213, -98.52990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | AD CRAWFORD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05034 |
| Federal ID | TX05034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |