6 Section Lake Dam
6 Section Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Potter County, Texas, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About 6 Section Lake Dam
The primary purpose of 6 Section 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 Miles Childers (private). It impounds the Indian Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Potter |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.35613, -101.80142 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MILES CHILDERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03924 |
| Federal ID | TX03924 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |