Hand Lake Dam
Texas — Van Zandt County — TR-MURCHISON CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| River | TR-MURCHISON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.37542, -95.63897 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| NID Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 13, 1988 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1953 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | TED HAND |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.