BIG LAKE DAM - TX03753-2744
Dam Name: BIG LAKE DAM
State: TX
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 09/27/1996
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Overtopping
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Incident IDTX03753-2744
Incident DescriptionOVERTOPPING
Named Hydrologic Event
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Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)ISR
EAPY
Dam Height21 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)357.00
Surface Area (acres)22.00
Year Completed1949
NID NumberTX03753
River NameTR-MAGNUS BRANCH
Latitude30.6938
Longitude-94.423
Year Modified
1997
Regulatory Agency(ies)TCEQ
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Information SourcesTX DEQ
