R Allen Lake Dam
R Allen Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Grimes County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About R Allen Lake Dam
The primary purpose of R Allen Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Allen (private). It impounds the Tr-flagtail Creek near Richards.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 792 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Grimes |
| Nearest City | Richards |
| River/Stream | Tr-flagtail Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.58333, -95.92000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 792 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROBERT ALLEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06164 |
| Federal ID | TX06164 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |