Hodges Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 1,010 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Hodges Dam
The primary purpose of Hodges Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ross Hodges Et Al (private). It impounds the Russell Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,010 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 12/13/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Russell Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.45870, -98.62938 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,010 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ross Hodges Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04222 |
| Federal ID | TX04222 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |