Young Dam
Young Dam is an earth dam located in King County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Young Dam
Young Dam is a dam in King, Texas. The dam is owned by Hubert Young Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-east Fork Dove Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | King |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Fork Dove Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.42167, -100.48333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | HUBERT YOUNG ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05245 |
| Federal ID | TX05245 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |