Hanson Dam
Hanson Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hanson Dam
The primary purpose of Hanson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Be Hanson Et Ux Larve Hanson (private). It impounds the Tr-leon River.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 20 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 05/09/1969. That was over 56 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Tr-leon River |
| Coordinates | 32.28858, -98.81622 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BE HANSON ET UX LARVE HANSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/1969 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01406 |
| Federal ID | TX01406 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |