Nesbitt Lake Dam
Nesbitt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Texas, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nesbitt Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Nesbitt Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Roy Nesbitt (private). It impounds the Tr-rainey Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 | Harrison |
| River/Stream | Tr-rainey Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.60833, -94.42500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROY NESBITT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05872 |
| Federal ID | TX05872 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |