Crappie Lake Dam
Crappie Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Leon County, Texas, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Crappie Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Crappie Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Horizon Land And Cattle Company (private). It impounds the Tr-pigeon Roost Creek.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 597 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 05/09/1985. That was over 40 years ago.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Leon |
| River/Stream | Tr-pigeon Roost Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.12603, -96.18614 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 597 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HORIZON LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05959 |
| Federal ID | TX05959 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |