Amarillo Terminal Dam
Amarillo Terminal Dam is an earth dam located in Potter County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Amarillo Terminal Dam
The primary purpose of Amarillo Terminal 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 Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Corporation (local government). It impounds the Off Ch-canadian River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 5,930 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 895 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/04/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Potter |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-canadian River |
| Coordinates | 35.24167, -101.76167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 895 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 895 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 161 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CANADIAN RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05314 |
| Federal ID | TX05314 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |