Wheelock Lake Dam
Wheelock Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Navarro County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wheelock Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wheelock 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 Wheelock Estate (private). It impounds the Fair Acres Branch.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,105 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Navarro |
| River/Stream | Fair Acres Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.13388, -96.37676 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,105 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WHEELOCK ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05161 |
| Federal ID | TX05161 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |