Hutchins Dam
Hutchins Dam is an earth dam located in Hunt County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hutchins Dam
The primary purpose of Hutchins Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mrs Hutchins (private). It impounds the Tr-cowleech Fork Sabine River.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 11/01/1972. That was over 53 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hunt |
| River/Stream | Tr-cowleech Fork Sabine River |
| Coordinates | 33.13014, -96.06322 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MRS HUTCHINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04842 |
| Federal ID | TX04842 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |