Panama Creek Reservoir Dam
Panama Creek Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Palo Pinto County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Panama Creek Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Panama Creek Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Earl Waddell Inc (private). It impounds the Panama Creek near Santo.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 642 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 176 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 | Palo Pinto |
| Nearest City | Santo |
| River/Stream | Panama Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.57333, -98.26833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 642 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | EARL WADDELL INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04728 |
| Federal ID | TX04728 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |