Bass Lake Dam
Bass Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montague County, Texas, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bass Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bass Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jerry G Addison Et Ux (private). It impounds the Rattlesnake Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,614 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,018 acre-feet. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/22/1985. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montague |
| River/Stream | Rattlesnake Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.73939, -97.90573 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,614 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,018 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,018 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 706 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JERRY G ADDISON ET UX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05941 |
| Federal ID | TX05941 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |