Cheney Dam
Cheney Dam is an earth dam located in Leon County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cheney Dam
The primary purpose of Cheney Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James Dennison Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-clear Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 365 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 10/29/1975. That was over 50 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Leon |
| River/Stream | Tr-clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.16012, -96.21427 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMES DENNISON ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/1975 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02432 |
| Federal ID | TX02432 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |