Lake Center Dam
Lake Center Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Texas, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Center Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Center 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 Center (local government). It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 93 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,825 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 03/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Shelby |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.73828, -94.15901 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,825 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,825 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 446 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26,087 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CENTER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00309 |
| Federal ID | TX00309 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |