Felton Upper Lake Dam
Felton Upper Lake Dam is an earth dam located in McLennan County, Texas, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Felton Upper Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Felton Upper 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 Wp Felton (private). It impounds the Tr-tradinghouse Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,107 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | McLennan |
| River/Stream | Tr-tradinghouse Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.59349, -96.95550 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,107 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WP FELTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05087 |
| Federal ID | TX05087 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |