Amarillo Citadel Dam
Amarillo Citadel Dam is an earth dam located in Potter County, Texas, built in 1986. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Amarillo Citadel Dam
The primary purpose of Amarillo Citadel Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Amarillo Citadel Hoa (private). It impounds the Tr-west Amarillo Creek near Amarillo.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years old.
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 10/04/2023.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Potter |
| Nearest City | Amarillo |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Amarillo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21707, -101.91694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,399 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | AMARILLO CITADEL HOA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09001 |
| Federal ID | TX09001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |