Whiddon Lake Dam
Whiddon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whiddon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Whiddon Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Chester Hill (private). It impounds the Clear Branch.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Shelby |
| River/Stream | Clear Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.96943, -94.07212 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHESTER HILL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00319 |
| Federal ID | TX00319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |