Avent Reservoir Dam
Avent Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Avent Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Avent Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Minco Oil And Gas Lp (private). It impounds the Little Hackberry Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 794 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 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 | Wheeler |
| River/Stream | Little Hackberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.33333, -100.48833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 794 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MINCO OIL AND GAS LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04327 |
| Federal ID | TX04327 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |