Hefner Lake No 1 Dam

Hefner Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Ellis County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Hefner Lake No 1 Dam

The primary purpose of Hefner Lake No 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cw Hefner (private). It impounds the Tr-bolivar Branch.

The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
River/StreamTr-bolivar Branch
Coordinates32.42492, -96.57292

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage135 acre-ft
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCW HEFNER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX01301
Federal IDTX01301
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams