Hartzog Lake Dam
Hartzog Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Parmer County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hartzog Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hartzog Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Al Hartzog Sr (private). It impounds the Catfish Draw.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Parmer |
| River/Stream | Catfish Draw |
| Coordinates | 34.55833, -102.95667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | AL HARTZOG SR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03859 |
| Federal ID | TX03859 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |