Clark Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Brazoria County, Texas, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 3,800 ft long. 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 Clark Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Clark Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Victor Clark (private). It impounds the Off Ch-flores Bayou.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 3,800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1941, 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 02/13/1984. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-flores Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.20925, -95.36126 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Victor Clark |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/13/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01741 |
| Federal ID | TX01741 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |