Leon Hurse Dam
Leon Hurse Dam is a dam located in Fannin County, Texas. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Leon Hurse Dam
Leon Hurse Dam is a dam in Fannin, Texas. The dam is owned by Upper Trinity Regional Water District (local government).
The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 303,219 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fannin |
| Coordinates | 33.46309, -95.90118 |
Physical Characteristics
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 303,219 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 303,219 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07575 |
| Federal ID | TX07575 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |