Benham Lake No 1 Dam
Benham Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Benham Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Benham Lake No 1 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 Jim Benham (private). It impounds the Tr-paluxy River.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Erath |
| River/Stream | Tr-paluxy River |
| Coordinates | 32.29048, -98.15681 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JIM BENHAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04998 |
| Federal ID | TX04998 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |