Lockett Dam
Lockett Dam is an earth dam located in Concho County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lockett Dam
The primary purpose of Lockett Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Lockett Eugene And Lockett Marie (private). It impounds the Tr-reubes Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,804 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 562 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Concho |
| River/Stream | Tr-reubes Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.10612, -99.70056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,804 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LOCKETT EUGENE AND LOCKETT MARIE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01615 |
| Federal ID | TX01615 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |