Mcclellan Dam
Mcclellan Dam is an earth dam located in Gray County, Texas, built in 1940. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Mcclellan Dam
The primary purpose of Mcclellan Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Mcclellan Creek near Unknown.
The dam stands 69 feet tall and stretches 1,835 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 157 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/25/2012. That was 13 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 69 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Gray |
| Nearest City | Unknown |
| River/Stream | Mcclellan Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21632, -100.86268 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,835 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,300 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 157 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02130 |
| Federal ID | TX02130 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |