Tom Neff Lake Dam
Tom Neff Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mitchell County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tom Neff Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tom Neff 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 Tom Neff (private). It impounds the Hackberry Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 | Mitchell |
| River/Stream | Hackberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.16874, -101.03382 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TOM NEFF |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01686 |
| Federal ID | TX01686 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |