Hubbard Creek Dam
Hubbard Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Stephens County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Hubbard Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Hubbard Creek 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 West Central Texas Municipal Water District (local government). It impounds the Hubbard Creek near Crystal Falls.
The dam stands 112 feet tall and stretches 15,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14,922 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 829,983 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,133 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/24/2016. That was 10 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 112 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Stephens |
| Nearest City | Crystal Falls |
| River/Stream | Hubbard Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.83091, -98.96671 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 112 ft |
| Dam Height | 112 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 829,983 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 829,983 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 324,983 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14,922 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,133 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 485,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WEST CENTRAL TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03639 |
| Federal ID | TX03639 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |