Lake Electra Dam is an earth dam located in Wilbarger County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 5,200 ft long, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Electra Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Electra 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 Electra (local government). It impounds the Camp Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 5,200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 21,370 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 12/12/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wilbarger |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.97484, -99.02444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21,370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,730 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 41,374 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Electra |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00966 |
| Federal ID | TX00966 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |