Pass Lake Dam
Pass Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pass Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pass 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 Randy Pack (private). It impounds the Sycamore Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 | Erath |
| River/Stream | Sycamore Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.19375, -98.07718 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RANDY PACK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05009 |
| Federal ID | TX05009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |