Hicks Dam No 1
Hicks Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Callahan County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hicks Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Hicks Dam No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hicks Bros (private). It impounds the Hubbard Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 528 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 221 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1973. That was over 53 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Callahan |
| River/Stream | Hubbard Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.44167, -99.42611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 528 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HICKS BROS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1973 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06613 |
| Federal ID | TX06613 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |