Harrison Lake Dam
Harrison Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Real County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Harrison Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Harrison 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 Sam Harrison (private). It impounds the Little Dry Frio Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 | Real |
| River/Stream | Little Dry Frio Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.67295, -99.72389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SAM HARRISON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03980 |
| Federal ID | TX03980 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |