City Reservoir Dam
City Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Texas, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About City Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of City Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Byers (local government). It impounds the Tr-wichita River.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 161 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/07/2023.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Clay |
| River/Stream | Tr-wichita River |
| Coordinates | 34.07576, -98.19627 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF BYERS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04861 |
| Federal ID | TX04861 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |