Terrell Lake Dam
Terrell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Terrell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Terrell 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 Jc Terrell (private). It impounds the Indian Camp Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,090 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Erath |
| River/Stream | Indian Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.27066, -98.15386 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,090 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JC TERRELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05000 |
| Federal ID | TX05000 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |