Hodgkins Lake Dam
Hodgkins Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Palo Pinto County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hodgkins Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hodgkins 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 Charlie Hodgkins (private). It impounds the Tr-lake Creek near Dodson.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 173 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/18/1978. That was over 48 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Palo Pinto |
| Nearest City | Dodson |
| River/Stream | Tr-lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.68368, -98.43157 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CHARLIE HODGKINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/18/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03841 |
| Federal ID | TX03841 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |