Lake Stamford Dam is an earth dam located in Haskell County, Texas, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 75 ft75 ft tall and 3,600 ft long, taller than 97% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Stamford Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Stamford 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 Stamford (local government). It impounds the Paint Creek near Fort Griffin (state Park).
The dam stands 75 feet tall and stretches 3,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4,690 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 360 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 07/23/2024.
At 75 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Haskell |
| Nearest City | Fort Griffin (state Park) |
| River/Stream | Paint Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.07624, -99.56266 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57,927 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,690 acres |
| Drainage Area | 360 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 134,501 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Stamford |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03778 |
| Federal ID | TX03778 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |