Hale Lake Dam
Hale Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dickens County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hale Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hale 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 Max Haney (private). It impounds the Dockum Creek near Spur.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,148 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/18/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Dickens |
| Nearest City | Spur |
| River/Stream | Dockum Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.50301, -100.90616 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MAX HANEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01378 |
| Federal ID | TX01378 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |