Lake Bonham Dam

Lake Bonham Dam Quick Facts

Location: Fannin, Texas
Coordinates: 33.648057, -96.13526
River: Timber Creek River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1969
Dam Height: 53 ft (16 m)
Dam Length: 3,800 ft (1,158 m)
Dam Capacity: 43,761 acre-ft (53,978 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant
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Lake Bonham Dam Information

Lake Bonham Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Fannin County, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Timber Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by UNKNOWN;WISENBAKER FIX & ASSOCIATES;WISENBAKER FIX & ASSOCIATES and commissioned in 1969 and is currently owned by CITY OF BONHAM.

Lake Bonham Dam Structure

The Lake Bonham Dam is approximately 3,800 feet (1,158 m) long, 53 feet (16 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lake Bonham Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 11,038 acre-ft (13,615 Ml) and maximum capacity of 43,761 acre-ft (53,978 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,105 acres (447 ha) and the total catchment area is 26 square miles (66 square kilometres).

Lake Bonham Dam Spillway

The dam has a 420 feet (128 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 2 cubic feet per second (0 cubic metres per second).

Lake Bonham Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Lake Bonham Dam
Fannin, Texas
Height (ft)
53
Length (Ft)
3,800
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
43,761
Drainage Area (sq miles)
26
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Lake Bonham Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Lake Bonham Dam

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7-Day Forecast for Lake Bonham Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 64 92 85 1018 21 11 19 E 0 - clear sky
Sat 65 92 87 1017 29 9 16 SSE 0 - clear sky
Sun 69 93 89 1017 34 11 23 E 0 - clear sky
Mon 68 94 88 1017 28 8 10 ESE 0 - clear sky
Tue 65 90 83 1017 28 13 28 ESE 0 - clear sky
Wed 61 91 83 1018 24 10 26 SE 20 0 light rain
Thu 66 95 86 1018 18 11 21 SE 0 - broken clouds
Fri 68 96 90 1019 21 10 25 SSE 89 1 light rain

Lake Bonham Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Bonham Dam?

Lake Bonham Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Lake Bonham Dam?

Lake Bonham Dam is in Fannin County.

How high is the Lake Bonham Dam?

Lake Bonham Dam is 53 feet high.

How long is the Lake Bonham Dam?

Lake Bonham Dam is 3,800 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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