Goofy Lake Dam
Goofy Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Maverick County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Goofy Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Goofy Lake 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 Kelly Jim And Hucklebridge Bob (private). It impounds the Buck Hollow.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 2,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 79 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,360 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Maverick |
| River/Stream | Buck Hollow |
| Coordinates | 29.01280, -100.13868 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 348 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | KELLY JIM AND HUCKLEBRIDGE BOB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03652 |
| Federal ID | TX03652 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |