Shannon Clark Dam is an earth dam located in Gregg County, Texas, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 186 ft long. 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 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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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Gregg |
| River/Stream | Glade Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.59152, -94.75838 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 186 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Jonathan Fontenot;mitzi Fontenot |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09452 |
| Federal ID | TX09452 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |