Lake Hanson-taylor Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 750 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Hanson-taylor Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Hanson-taylor Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hanson Be and Taylor Ae (private). It impounds the Flat Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Flat Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.18500, -98.51500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hanson Be and Taylor Ae |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04879 |
| Federal ID | TX04879 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |