Harrington South Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 2,200 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 Harrington South Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Harrington South Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rl Harrington (private). It impounds the Justiss Creek near Howland.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 231 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 02/11/1981. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Lamar |
| Nearest City | Howland |
| River/Stream | Justiss Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.54812, -95.63344 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Rl Harrington |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/1981 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01825 |
| Federal ID | TX01825 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |