Big Lake No 1 Dam
Big Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Big Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Big Lake No 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clements Ranch Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-moccasin Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 425 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 04/23/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Harrison |
| River/Stream | Tr-moccasin Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.58583, -94.65924 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CLEMENTS RANCH INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03581 |
| Federal ID | TX03581 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |