Clift Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mills County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 633 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Clift Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Clift 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 James Clift (private). It impounds the Tr-north Simms Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 633 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Mills |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Simms Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.34812, -98.38445 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 633 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | James Clift |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05029 |
| Federal ID | TX05029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |