Clift Lake Dam
Clift Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mills County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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 Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05029 |
| Federal ID | TX05029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |