Chisum Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hutchinson County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 500 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 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 17 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 assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03703 |
| Federal ID | TX03703 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |