Huckabee Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Huckabee Lake Dam, located in Erath, Texas, serves multiple purposes including providing fire protection, stock, and serving as a small fish pond.


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Summary

Built in 1965, this private earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 950 feet, with a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose, the dam also supports water supply needs in the region.

Surrounded by the TR-ALARM CREEK, the dam's design features a buttress core and is primarily regulated by the state with permitting and inspection requirements in place. While no spillway exists, the dam has one outlet gate. The risk assessment for Huckabee Lake Dam rates it at a high level (2), indicating a need for continued monitoring and potential risk mitigation measures. With its historical significance and functional importance in the region, this dam serves as a crucial asset for water resource management and climate resilience efforts.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

950

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

TR-ALARM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

22

Nid Storage

115

Structural Height

22

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.