Lake Arapaho Dam is an earth dam located in Brazos County, Texas, built in 2004. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 1,572 ft long, taller than 83% 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 Lake Arapaho Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Arapaho Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clarke & Wyndham Inc;smiling Mallard Development Ltd (private). It impounds the Tr-peach Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,572 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 924 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/24/2019.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazos |
| River/Stream | Tr-peach Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.51055, -96.25046 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,572 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 924 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 924 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 436 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,825 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Clarke & Wyndham Inc;smiling Mallard Development Ltd |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07109 |
| Federal ID | TX07109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |