Flynt Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Parmer County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall. 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 Flynt Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Flynt 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 Earnest W Flynt Jr Et Al (private). It impounds the Running Water Draw.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 09/08/1969. That was over 57 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Parmer |
| River/Stream | Running Water Draw |
| Coordinates | 34.44833, -102.59667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Earnest W Flynt Jr Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/1969 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03856 |
| Federal ID | TX03856 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |