Star Of Hope Mission Lake Dam
Star Of Hope Mission Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Waller County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Star Of Hope Mission Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Star Of Hope Mission Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tom Adkins (private). It impounds the Tr-three Mile Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,842 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/15/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Waller |
| River/Stream | Tr-three Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.15613, -95.87676 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,842 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOM ADKINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05263 |
| Federal ID | TX05263 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |