Lost Creek Dam
Lost Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Jack County, Texas, built in 1991. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lost Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Lost Creek 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 City Of Jacksboro (local government). It impounds the Lost Creek.
The dam stands 99 feet tall and stretches 2,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 390 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21,831 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 28 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 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 10/07/2021.
At 99 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Jack |
| River/Stream | Lost Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.24041, -98.12029 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 99 ft |
| Dam Height | 99 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21,831 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,831 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 390 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF JACKSBORO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06399 |
| Federal ID | TX06399 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |