Headrick Lake Dam
Headrick Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nolan County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Headrick Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Headrick 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 Lg Headrick Jr (private). It impounds the Rock Creek near Truby.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 | Nolan |
| Nearest City | Truby |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.52000, -100.36001 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 670 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LG HEADRICK JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02736 |
| Federal ID | TX02736 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |