Harris Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Texas, built in 1926. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 1,300 ft long. 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 Harris Dam
The primary purpose of Harris 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 Johnny Harris (private). It impounds the Tr-leon River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Hamilton |
| River/Stream | Tr-leon River |
| Coordinates | 31.76073, -98.09574 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Johnny Harris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04949 |
| Federal ID | TX04949 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |