Dam At Hle
Dam At Hle is an earth dam located in Bowie County, Texas, built in 2005. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Dam At Hle
Dam At Hle is a dam in Bowie, Texas. The dam is owned by Jack Parry;mike Moulton;steve Wells;troy Nipper (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Akin Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/2019.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Akin Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.39482, -94.17299 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | JACK PARRY;MIKE MOULTON;STEVE WELLS;TROY NIPPER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07552 |
| Federal ID | TX07552 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |