NIX LAKE DAM - TX03546-2786
Dam Name: NIX LAKE DAM
State: TX
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 03/29/1989
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Overtopping
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Incident IDTX03546-2786
Incident DescriptionOVERTOPPING
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to Incident
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Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPNR
Dam Height23 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)837.00
Surface Area (acres)135.00
Year Completed1940
NID NumberTX03546
River NameWASSON BRANCH
Latitude32.2498
Longitude-94.6545
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)N
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Information SourcesTX DEQ
