Clonts Lake Dam
Clonts Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Knox County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Clonts Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Clonts Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sam E Clonts Et Al (private). It impounds the Wild Horse Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Knox |
| River/Stream | Wild Horse Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.49297, -99.78217 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SAM E CLONTS ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01421 |
| Federal ID | TX01421 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |