Olsen Lake Dam
Olsen Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bosque County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Olsen Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Olsen 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 Ce Olsen (private). It impounds the Off Ch-north Bosque River.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 262 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bosque |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-north Bosque River |
| Coordinates | 31.77799, -97.56509 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CE OLSEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04990 |
| Federal ID | TX04990 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |