Dennison Lake Dam, located in Harris, Texas, serves as a vital irrigation resource for the surrounding area.
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Built in 1960, this Earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet and stretches for 7500 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 568 acre-feet. Situated off Ch-Mound Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and agriculture in the region.
Managed by a private entity with state regulation from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Dennison Lake Dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being rated as high risk (2), the dam's hazard potential is not available, and its condition has not been rated. With no spillway and limited drainage area, the dam's primary purpose remains irrigation, supporting the local agricultural community and maintaining water resources in the area.
While Dennison Lake Dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as inundation maps and updated contact information, its importance in water resource management cannot be understated. As a key infrastructure for irrigation and water storage, the dam serves as a critical component in sustaining the local ecosystem and supporting agricultural activities in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
7500 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
OFF CH-MOUND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
71 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
568 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
8 |