Hauser Dam
Hauser Dam is an earth dam located in Brooks County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hauser Dam
The primary purpose of Hauser Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Larry Hauser (private). It impounds the Palo Blanco Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 342 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brooks |
| River/Stream | Palo Blanco Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.19431, -98.12739 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LARRY HAUSER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01539 |
| Federal ID | TX01539 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |