Knox Lake Dam
Knox Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Limestone County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Knox Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Knox Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Knox (private). It impounds the Tr-big Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,592 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 | Limestone |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.36389, -96.59637 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,592 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN KNOX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05084 |
| Federal ID | TX05084 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |