Carlton Dam
Carlton Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carlton Dam
The primary purpose of Carlton Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bobby Carlton (private). It impounds the Tr-nash Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 910 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 10/15/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Tr-nash Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.28023, -98.76192 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 910 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BOBBY CARLTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04300 |
| Federal ID | TX04300 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |