Wolf Creek Lake Dam
Wolf Creek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Texas, built in 1919. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Wolf Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wolf Creek Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Palestine (local government). It impounds the Wolf Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 957 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1919, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2019. That was 7 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.77380, -95.69850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 957 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 957 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF PALESTINE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00162 |
| Federal ID | TX00162 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |