Swenson Lake Dam
Swenson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Throckmorton County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Swenson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Swenson Lake 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 Lester Clark (private). It impounds the Flat Rock Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 192 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Throckmorton |
| River/Stream | Flat Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.31607, -99.31086 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LESTER CLARK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03809 |
| Federal ID | TX03809 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |