Lake Pat Cleburne Dam
Lake Pat Cleburne Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Pat Cleburne Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Pat Cleburne 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 City Of Cleburne (local government). It impounds the Nolan River near Blum.
The dam stands 78 feet tall and stretches 5,190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,550 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 100 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/17/2019.
At 78 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Blum |
| River/Stream | Nolan River |
| Coordinates | 32.28882, -97.41387 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25,730 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,550 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 71,656 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CLEBURNE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03594 |
| Federal ID | TX03594 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |