Dekkers Lake No 1 Dam
Dekkers Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas, built in 1998. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Dekkers Lake No 1 Dam
Dekkers Lake No 1 Dam is a dam in Van Zandt, Texas. The dam is owned by Gideon Dekkers (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Kickapoo Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 287 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Kickapoo Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.45424, -95.83890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | GIDEON DEKKERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07491 |
| Federal ID | TX07491 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |