Lake Benjamin Dam is an earth dam located in Knox County, Texas, built in 1929. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 3,100 ft long. 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 Lake Benjamin Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Benjamin Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Benjamin (local government). It impounds the Tr-dutchman Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 3,100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,496 acre-feet. Completed in 1929, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/23/2024.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Knox |
| River/Stream | Tr-dutchman Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.56435, -99.79787 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,496 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,496 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 914 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Benjamin |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01427 |
| Federal ID | TX01427 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |