Bullman Pond Dam
Bullman Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hood County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bullman Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bullman Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Leland Hodges (private). It impounds the East Branch Wolf Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 01/23/1978. That was over 48 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hood |
| River/Stream | East Branch Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.40906, -97.98980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LELAND HODGES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03955 |
| Federal ID | TX03955 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |