Spindor Lake Dam
Spindor Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Spindor Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Spindor 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 Joe Spindor (private). It impounds the Elmir Branch.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 342 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 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Erath |
| River/Stream | Elmir Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.35675, -98.04723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JOE SPINDOR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05002 |
| Federal ID | TX05002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |