Baileys Lake Dam
Baileys Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Baileys Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Baileys Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by H Howard (private). It impounds the Kickapoo Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 980 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 | Erath |
| River/Stream | Kickapoo Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.49915, -98.06379 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | H HOWARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00915 |
| Federal ID | TX00915 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |