Clear Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Angelina County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 Clear Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Clear Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Walter Keen (private). It impounds the Tr-procella Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/16/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Angelina |
| River/Stream | Tr-procella Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.40541, -94.77265 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Walter Keen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00971 |
| Federal ID | TX00971 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |