Indian Head Tank Dam
Indian Head Tank Dam is an earth dam located in Borden County, Texas, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Indian Head Tank Dam
The primary purpose of Indian Head Tank Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Jr Lemley (private). It impounds the Tr-bull Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,040 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. Completed in 1942, 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 | Borden |
| River/Stream | Tr-bull Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.68788, -101.21920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | JR LEMLEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05672 |
| Federal ID | TX05672 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |