Craft Lake Dam
Craft Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jack County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Craft Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Craft 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 Jd Craft (private). It impounds the Howard Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 890 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 888 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Jack |
| River/Stream | Howard Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.36161, -98.03112 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 890 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 888 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 888 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 509 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JD CRAFT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03193 |
| Federal ID | TX03193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |