Derek Lambert Dam
Derek Lambert Dam is an earth dam located in Hopkins County, Texas, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Derek Lambert Dam
The primary purpose of Derek Lambert Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Derek Lambert (private). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 619 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 | Hopkins |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.05167, -95.83667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 619 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DEREK LAMBERT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06911 |
| Federal ID | TX06911 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |