Petrolia Field Lake Dam
Petrolia Field Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Texas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Petrolia Field Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Petrolia Field 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 Lone Star Gas Company (private). It impounds the Tr-long Creek near Terral.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 | Clay |
| Nearest City | Terral |
| River/Stream | Tr-long Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.96513, -98.23467 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LONE STAR GAS COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04671 |
| Federal ID | TX04671 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |