Dixon Farms Lake Dam
Dixon Farms Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Upshur County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dixon Farms Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dixon Farms 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 Wl Dixon (private). It impounds the Tr-bog Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 468 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 | Upshur |
| River/Stream | Tr-bog Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.62059, -94.84639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 468 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WL DIXON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04242 |
| Federal ID | TX04242 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |