Beaver Creek Lake Dam
Beaver Creek Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Wichita County, Texas, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Beaver Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Beaver Creek Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ft Johnson Jr (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 296 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/1982. That was over 43 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wichita |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.89732, -98.83127 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FT JOHNSON JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01015 |
| Federal ID | TX01015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |