Fort Clark Lake Dam
Fort Clark Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fort Clark Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fort Clark Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Frontier Lakes Poa (private). It impounds the Tr-little Caney Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.46229, -95.46503 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FRONTIER LAKES POA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00128 |
| Federal ID | TX00128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |