Little Lake Dam
Little Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Little Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Carolyn Little;charles Little (private). It impounds the Tr-nash Creek N.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Tr-nash Creek N |
| Coordinates | 32.27291, -98.75550 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CAROLYN LITTLE;CHARLES LITTLE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05796 |
| Federal ID | TX05796 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |