Latimer Lake Dam, located in Baird, Texas, is a privately owned structure built in 1960 for fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond.
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Standing at a height of 40 feet with a length of 500 feet, this earth dam on the TR-Mexia Creek has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition and is considered to have a high risk potential.
Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate. The Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers oversees the Latimer Lake Dam, ensuring that it is regularly inspected and maintained. While the dam's hazard potential and risk assessment are not available, its purpose for fire protection and recreational activities highlights the importance of managing and preserving this water resource in the face of changing climate conditions. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Latimer Lake Dam serves as a noteworthy example of the intersection between human infrastructure and environmental stewardship in the state of Texas.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MEXIA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
40 |
Cedar Ck At Ih 20
|
1cfs |
Deep Ck At Moran
|
0cfs |
Cat Claw Ck At Abilene
|
0cfs |
Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Nugent
|
11cfs |
Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Hawley
|
3cfs |
Hubbard Ck Bl Albany
|
0cfs |