Black Lake No 3 Dam

Black Lake No 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Hood County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Black Lake No 3 Dam

The primary purpose of Black Lake No 3 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 John R Black Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-robinson Creek.

The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyHood
River/StreamTr-robinson Creek
Coordinates32.50756, -97.88490

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage76 acre-ft
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerJOHN R BLACK ESTATE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX05170
Federal IDTX05170
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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