Chisum Lake Dam
Chisum Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hutchinson County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Chisum Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Chisum 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 Chisum Ranches Ltd (private). It impounds the Tr-south Palo Duro Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 09/23/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hutchinson |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Palo Duro Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.98926, -101.47679 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CHISUM RANCHES LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03703 |
| Federal ID | TX03703 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |