Lively Lake Dam
Lively Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Texas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lively Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lively 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 Jack Lively (private). It impounds the Tr-little Wichita River near Terral.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 258 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 | Terral |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Wichita River |
| Coordinates | 33.93284, -98.10115 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JACK LIVELY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04719 |
| Federal ID | TX04719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |