Lake Penick Dam is an earth dam located in Shackelford County, Texas, built in 1919. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 330 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Lake Penick Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Penick 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 Cg Vickers Et Al (private). It impounds the Clear Fork Brazos River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 375 acre-feet. Completed in 1919, the structure is over a century old.
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 10/23/1995. That was over 30 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Shackelford |
| River/Stream | Clear Fork Brazos River |
| Coordinates | 32.79267, -99.61189 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Cg Vickers Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/1995 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02488 |
| Federal ID | TX02488 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |