Whiskey Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Young County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 870 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Whiskey Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Whiskey Creek 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 Newcastle (local government). It impounds the Whiskey Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 870 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,093 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/2024.
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 | Young |
| River/Stream | Whiskey Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.17729, -98.73915 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,093 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,093 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 551 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,732 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Newcastle |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03942 |
| Federal ID | TX03942 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |