Line Branch 17 Dam is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 1,255 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Line Branch 17 Dam
The primary purpose of Line Branch 17 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Strain Gm and Harvey R Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-line Branch.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,255 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 122 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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-line Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.50333, -95.33333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 122 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Strain Gm and Harvey R Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06858 |
| Federal ID | TX06858 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |