Harcrow Dam No 1, located in Leon, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1965 for recreational purposes along the TR-Copper Creek.
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Standing at a height of 20 feet and a length of 400 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 208 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 109 acre-feet. Despite being non-regulated by the state and having no spillway, the dam is considered to have a high risk potential due to its condition being not rated.
With its serene surroundings and ample surface area of 19 acres, Harcrow Dam No 1 offers visitors a peaceful retreat for recreational activities such as fishing and boating. Though lacking in certain safety features like a spillway and having no inspection history recorded, the dam remains a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy nature and partake in outdoor leisure activities. As the only dam of its kind in the area, Harcrow Dam No 1 stands as a unique landmark for those seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Texas.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COPPER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
208 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood
|
20cfs |
Big Ck Nr Freestone
|
4cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood
|
2660cfs |
Navasota Rv Nr Easterly
|
22cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Crockett
|
2670cfs |
Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck
|
6cfs |