Thompson Dam
Thompson Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Thompson Dam
The primary purpose of Thompson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Johnnie Thompson (private). It impounds the Grape Creek near Leaday.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 672 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 167 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1971. That was over 55 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| Nearest City | Leaday |
| River/Stream | Grape Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.75667, -99.70333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 672 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHNNIE THOMPSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1971 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06633 |
| Federal ID | TX06633 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |