Dickson Lake Dam
Dickson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Texas, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dickson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dickson 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 William Dickson (private). It impounds the Tr-east Fork Little Wichita R near Terrell.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 531 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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 | Clay |
| Nearest City | Terrell |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Fork Little Wichita R |
| Coordinates | 33.71727, -98.07487 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 531 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WILLIAM DICKSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04664 |
| Federal ID | TX04664 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |