Purdue Lake Dam
Purdue Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fannin County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Purdue Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Purdue Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Purdue Lake Dam (private). It impounds the Tr-davis Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 848 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 177 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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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fannin |
| River/Stream | Tr-davis Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.49690, -96.15504 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 848 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PURDUE LAKE DAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05365 |
| Federal ID | TX05365 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |