Luther Lake Dam
Luther Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Briscoe County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Luther Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Luther 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 Ht Luther (private). It impounds the Mexican Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 | Briscoe |
| River/Stream | Mexican Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.49100, -101.05359 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | HT LUTHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02541 |
| Federal ID | TX02541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |