Bluff Spring Lake Dam
Bluff Spring Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bluff Spring Lake Dam
Bluff Spring Lake Dam is a dam in Harrison, Texas. The dam is owned by Davidson Foundation Of Dallas (private). It impounds the Caney Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Harrison |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.70500, -94.68333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | DAVIDSON FOUNDATION OF DALLAS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05184 |
| Federal ID | TX05184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |