Lowry Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 625 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lowry Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lowry Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Randy Summers;wayne West (private). It impounds the Tr-hatley Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 232 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/19/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Harrison |
| River/Stream | Tr-hatley Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.48624, -94.49708 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Randy Summers;wayne West |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03561 |
| Federal ID | TX03561 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |