Clear Creek Lake Dam
Clear Creek Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Menard County, Texas, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Clear Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Clear Creek 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 James Powell (private). It impounds the Clear Creek near Menard.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 01/08/1985. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Menard |
| Nearest City | Menard |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.90619, -99.92804 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES POWELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02311 |
| Federal ID | TX02311 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |