Sofge Bates Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in San Saba County, Texas, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 630 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Sofge Bates Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Sofge Bates Lake No 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by H Sofge (private). It impounds the Brushy Hollow.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 212 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 | San Saba |
| River/Stream | Brushy Hollow |
| Coordinates | 31.39297, -98.92409 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | H Sofge |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05198 |
| Federal ID | TX05198 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |