Lake Arrowhead Dam
Lake Arrowhead Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Arrowhead Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Arrowhead 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 Wichita Falls (local government). It impounds the Little Wichita River near Henrietta.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 15,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14,500 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 685,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 832 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 05/04/2021.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Henrietta |
| River/Stream | Little Wichita River |
| Coordinates | 33.76417, -98.37011 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 685,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 685,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230,359 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14,500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 832 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 270,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF WICHITA FALLS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02883 |
| Federal ID | TX02883 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |