Hudson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 790 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Hudson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hudson 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 Mrs Hudson (private). It impounds the Long Hollow.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 | Coleman |
| River/Stream | Long Hollow |
| Coordinates | 32.02850, -99.59460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Mrs Hudson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05177 |
| Federal ID | TX05177 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |