School Land Lake Dam
School Land Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About School Land Lake Dam
The primary purpose of School Land 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 Rains County (local government). It impounds the Tr-duck Creek near Henrietta.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 366 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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-duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.86905, -98.37016 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 366 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RAINS COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04676 |
| Federal ID | TX04676 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |