Hare Lake Dam
Hare Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Brazos County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hare Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hare 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 William Hare (private). It impounds the Iron Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 980 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 | Brazos |
| River/Stream | Iron Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.87581, -96.25744 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WILLIAM HARE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01874 |
| Federal ID | TX01874 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |