Dubose Dam
Dubose Dam is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dubose Dam
Dubose Dam is a dam in Van Zandt, Texas. The dam is owned by Jv Dubose (private). It impounds the Diffy Creek near Holly Springs.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 745 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 291 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 04/10/1984. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| Nearest City | Holly Springs |
| River/Stream | Diffy Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.44952, -95.77996 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | JV DUBOSE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02796 |
| Federal ID | TX02796 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |