Mccloud Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jack County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 680 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 Mccloud Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mccloud 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 B L Joint Venture (private). It impounds the Tr-east Rock Creek near Rock Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Jack |
| Nearest City | Rock Creek |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.18649, -98.39918 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | B L Joint Venture |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03187 |
| Federal ID | TX03187 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |