George Humphries Dam
George Humphries Dam is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Texas, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About George Humphries Dam
The primary purpose of George Humphries Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by George Humphries (private). It impounds the Tr-noble Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 927 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 | Lamar |
| River/Stream | Tr-noble Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.53955, -95.79795 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 927 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | GEORGE HUMPHRIES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06023 |
| Federal ID | TX06023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |