Old Lake Dam, located in Bosque, Texas, is a private earth dam built in 1939 by CHILDRESS AND RECER for the primary purpose of irrigation.
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Standing at a height of 34 feet and stretching 650 feet in length, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 416 acre-feet of water, with a normal storage level of 234 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-ROUGH CREEK and falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas.
Despite its age, Old Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition, with no recent inspections reported since 1982. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. With a hazard potential that is not available and a risk assessment indicating a high risk level, there is a need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of the dam. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Old Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in the management and maintenance of aging infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1939 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ROUGH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Nid Storage |
416 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose
|
10cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose
|
28cfs |
N Bosque Rv At Hico
|
5cfs |
Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury
|
15cfs |
Nolan Rv At Blum
|
8cfs |
N Bosque Rv Nr Clifton
|
24cfs |