Stone Lake Dam, located in Gregg, Texas, was completed in 1945 for the primary purpose of irrigation.
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Standing at a height of 17 feet and spanning 160 feet in length, this earth dam with a buttress core sits on the HAMBY BRANCH river or stream. While it is privately owned and not regulated by the state, it is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
With a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres, Stone Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing irrigation water to the surrounding area. Despite not having a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. While its hazard potential is not available, the dam's risk assessment is rated as high (2), highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety of the structure and surrounding community. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Stone Lake Dam serves as a fascinating example of the intersection between human infrastructure and natural resources in the state of Texas.
Year Completed |
1945 |
Dam Length |
160 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
HAMBY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
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