Head Lake Dam
Head Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mills County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Head Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Head 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 Thurman Head (private). It impounds the Pigfoot Hollow.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 666 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 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 | Mills |
| River/Stream | Pigfoot Hollow |
| Coordinates | 31.40240, -98.32678 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 666 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | THURMAN HEAD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05028 |
| Federal ID | TX05028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |