Hodgkins Lake Dam, located in Dodson, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1963 for water supply purposes.
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Standing at a height of 18 feet and with a length of 950 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 173 acre-feet and a surface area of 13 acres. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does have one outlet gate for water control.
Despite being last inspected in 1978 and not currently rated for its condition, Hodgkins Lake Dam is categorized as having a high risk potential (2) based on available data. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and there are no inundation maps or risk management measures in place. The structure is not regulated by the state and does not fall under federal oversight.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hodgkins Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam with limited information available on its current condition and risk assessment. The dam's location in Palo Pinto County, Texas, along TR-Lake Creek, highlights the importance of monitoring and maintaining aging infrastructure to ensure the safety and reliability of water supply systems in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LAKE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
173 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
|
50cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
|
58cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
|
27cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
|
115cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge
|
0cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Sturgis Guest Cabins
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Morning Star
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Crows Point
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Skull Ridge
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Breezy Point
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Hooten Hollow
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