Glover Lake Dam
Glover Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Burleson County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Glover Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Glover Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by James Glover (private). It impounds the Tr-davidson Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 735 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 | Burleson |
| River/Stream | Tr-davidson Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.49469, -96.63252 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JAMES GLOVER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05707 |
| Federal ID | TX05707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |