Lake Abilene Dam
Lake Abilene Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Abilene Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Abilene Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Frontier Lakes Poa (private). It impounds the Tr-little Caney Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 840 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 12/11/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.45820, -95.45975 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 233 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FRONTIER LAKES POA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00129 |
| Federal ID | TX00129 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |