Canyon Lakes Project Dam No 3
Canyon Lakes Project Dam No 3 is an other dam located in Lubbock County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Canyon Lakes Project Dam No 3
The primary purpose of Canyon Lakes Project Dam No 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Lubbock (local government). It impounds the Yellow House Draw.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 214 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/21/2024.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Lubbock |
| River/Stream | Yellow House Draw |
| Coordinates | 33.60060, -101.84848 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 214 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,196 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF LUBBOCK |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04786 |
| Federal ID | TX04786 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |