Stone Lake Dam
Stone Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gregg County, Texas, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stone Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stone Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Elmer Stone (private). It impounds the Hamby Branch.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Gregg |
| River/Stream | Hamby Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.59820, -94.77679 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ELMER STONE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03459 |
| Federal ID | TX03459 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |