Hatchett Lake Dam
Hatchett Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Callahan County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hatchett Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hatchett Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by B Hatchett (private). It impounds the Tr-mexia Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 243 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 | Callahan |
| River/Stream | Tr-mexia Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.36761, -99.29093 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | B HATCHETT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05334 |
| Federal ID | TX05334 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |