Lake Findley Dam
Lake Findley Dam is an earth dam located in Jim Wells County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Findley Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Findley 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 Alice (local government). It impounds the Chiltipin Creek near Alice.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 14,358 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 637 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,316 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 152 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 11/07/2023.
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 | Jim Wells |
| Nearest City | Alice |
| River/Stream | Chiltipin Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.79050, -98.06054 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 14,358 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,316 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,316 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,780 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 637 acres |
| Drainage Area | 152 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 203,508 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF ALICE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03896 |
| Federal ID | TX03896 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |