Clapp Lake Dam
Clapp Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Clapp Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Clapp 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 Buddy Clapp (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 835 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 | Erath |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.46826, -98.26046 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 835 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BUDDY CLAPP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04996 |
| Federal ID | TX04996 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |