Petrolia Lake No 1 Dam
Petrolia Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Texas, built in 1939. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Petrolia Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Petrolia Lake No 1 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Petrolia (local government). It impounds the Tributary Of Hay Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 207 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/07/2023.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Clay |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Hay Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.02853, -98.25248 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF PETROLIA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02862 |
| Federal ID | TX02862 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |