Pescado Creek Lake Dam
Pescado Creek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Oldham County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pescado Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pescado Creek 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 Pescado Creek Lake Dam (private). It impounds the Pescado Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Oldham |
| River/Stream | Pescado Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.52000, -102.20333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PESCADO CREEK LAKE DAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04171 |
| Federal ID | TX04171 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |