Camp Hobilitzelle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ellis County, Texas, built in 1932. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 1,070 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Camp Hobilitzelle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Camp Hobilitzelle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Salvation Army (private). It impounds the Tr-armstrong Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,070 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet. Completed in 1932, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/23/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis |
| River/Stream | Tr-armstrong Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.39042, -97.00458 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Max Discharge | 5,180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Salvation Army |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01311 |
| Federal ID | TX01311 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |