Q B Stephens Lower Lake Dam
Q B Stephens Lower Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Texas, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Q B Stephens Lower Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Q B Stephens Lower 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 Qb Stephens (private). It impounds the Tr-shooter Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 11/12/1980. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Lamar |
| River/Stream | Tr-shooter Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.75500, -95.79333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | QB STEPHENS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05066 |
| Federal ID | TX05066 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |