Wi Howard Lake Dam
Wi Howard Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wi Howard Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wi Howard 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 Wi Howard (private). It impounds the Tr-little Wichita River near Henrietta.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 813 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 | Henrietta |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Wichita River |
| Coordinates | 33.68831, -98.32409 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 813 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WI HOWARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04674 |
| Federal ID | TX04674 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |