Lehew Dam No 1
Lehew Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Dickens County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lehew Dam No 1
Lehew Dam No 1 is a dam in Dickens, Texas. The dam is owned by James Lehew (private). It impounds the J-2 Canyon Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 02/21/1964. That was over 62 years ago.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Dickens |
| River/Stream | J-2 Canyon Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.58000, -100.83167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | JAMES LEHEW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/21/1964 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01372 |
| Federal ID | TX01372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |