Abraham Lake Dam
Abraham Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Robertson County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Abraham Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Abraham Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Steve Abraham (private). It impounds the Barton Branch.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 | Robertson |
| River/Stream | Barton Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.16127, -96.61239 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | STEVE ABRAHAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02139 |
| Federal ID | TX02139 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |