Clear Lake Dam
Clear Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hays County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Clear Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Clear 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 Newton Thompson (private). It impounds the Pinoak Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 910 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/06/1974. That was over 51 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays |
| River/Stream | Pinoak Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.98522, -98.15667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 910 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NEWTON THOMPSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01594 |
| Federal ID | TX01594 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |