City Lake Dam
City Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About City Lake Dam
The primary purpose of City 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 City Of Trinidad (local government). It impounds the Off Ch-cedar Creek near Trinidad.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 3,670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 755 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/25/2024.
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 | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Trinidad |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.16067, -96.07803 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 755 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 755 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 498 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF TRINIDAD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00238 |
| Federal ID | TX00238 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |