Lane Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Hall County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 700 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Lane Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Lane Dam No 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Deaver (private). It impounds the Cottonwood Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 04/11/1972. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hall |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.41913, -100.82457 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | John Deaver |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03716 |
| Federal ID | TX03716 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |