Howard Wade Lake Dam
Howard Wade Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Howard Wade Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Howard Wade 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 Olita Wade (private). It impounds the South Fork Palo Pinto Creek near Brazos.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 426 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 | Eastland |
| Nearest City | Brazos |
| River/Stream | South Fork Palo Pinto Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.35340, -98.54141 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 426 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | OLITA WADE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04350 |
| Federal ID | TX04350 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |