Patterson Lake Dam
Patterson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hopkins County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Patterson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Patterson Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pk Patterson (private). It impounds the Black Jack Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 619 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hopkins |
| River/Stream | Black Jack Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.22036, -95.48570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 619 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 619 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PK PATTERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00670 |
| Federal ID | TX00670 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |