Creighton Lake Dam
Creighton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Borden County, Texas, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Creighton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Creighton 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 Jo Creighton (private). It impounds the Tr-tobacco Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 216 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Borden |
| River/Stream | Tr-tobacco Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.72196, -101.53386 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JO CREIGHTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02286 |
| Federal ID | TX02286 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |