Crush Lake Dam, located in Hopkins, Texas, was completed in 1914 and serves as an important water resource for the area.
Wind
Humidity
The dam is privately owned and primarily used for purposes other than flood control or irrigation. Standing at a height of 16 feet and a length of 1000 feet, the earth dam holds a storage capacity of 397 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 17 acres.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Crush Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections and has an outlet gate for controlled water release. The dam does not have a spillway and is classified as having a high risk potential, although its condition is currently not rated. The risk assessment for the dam is noted as high (2), indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures in the future. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Crush Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a historic earth dam in Texas with significant storage capacity and potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1914 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
397 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper
|
3cfs |
Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman
|
17cfs |
S Sulphur At Commerce
|
0cfs |
Middle Sulphur Rv At Commerce
|
0cfs |
N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper
|
0cfs |
White Oak Ck Nr Talco
|
10cfs |