Russell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Somervell County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Russell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Russell 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 Joe Russell (private). It impounds the Barker Branch near Glen Rose.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 | Somervell |
| Nearest City | Glen Rose |
| River/Stream | Barker Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.18204, -97.79199 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Joe Russell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04131 |
| Federal ID | TX04131 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |