Camp Creek Lake Dam
Camp Creek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Robertson County, Texas, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Camp Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Camp Creek 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 Camp Creek Water Company (private). It impounds the Camp Creek.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 1,750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 750 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40 square miles. Completed in 1949, 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 03/23/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Robertson |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.06207, -96.28645 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 750 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CAMP CREEK WATER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/23/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02137 |
| Federal ID | TX02137 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |