Clifton Off Channel Dam
Clifton Off Channel Dam is an earth dam located in Bosque County, Texas, built in 2000. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clifton Off Channel Dam
The primary purpose of Clifton Off Channel 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 Clifton (local government). It impounds the Un Tr-north Bosque River.
The dam stands 73 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 731 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 12/17/2019.
At 73 feet, this dam is taller than 97% 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 | Bosque |
| River/Stream | Un Tr-north Bosque River |
| Coordinates | 31.78104, -97.60174 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 731 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 731 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 501 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,765 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CLIFTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07074 |
| Federal ID | TX07074 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |