Archer City Lake Dam
Archer City Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Archer County, Texas, built in 1911. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Archer City Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Archer 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 Archer City (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tr Of South Fork Little Wichita River.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 614 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/30/2019.
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 | Archer |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tr Of South Fork Little Wichita River |
| Coordinates | 33.58798, -98.63893 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 614 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 614 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 396 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF ARCHER CITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01003 |
| Federal ID | TX01003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |