Head Lake Dam
Head Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Head Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Head Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rm Head (private). It impounds the Tr-tenmile Creek near Ferris.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,070 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 282 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Ferris |
| River/Stream | Tr-tenmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.55804, -96.70985 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RM HEAD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04267 |
| Federal ID | TX04267 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |