Shannon Clark Dam

Shannon Clark Dam is an earth dam located in Gregg County, Texas, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Shannon Clark Dam

Shannon Clark Dam is a dam in Gregg, Texas. The dam is owned by Jonathan Fontenot;mitzi Fontenot (private). It impounds the Glade Creek.

The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 186 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/02/2010. That was over 16 years ago.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyGregg
River/StreamGlade Creek
Coordinates32.59152, -94.75838

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length186 ft
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Drainage Area40 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

OwnerJONATHAN FONTENOT;MITZI FONTENOT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/02/2010
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX09452
Federal IDTX09452
More InfoState Dam Safety Program