Whittenburg Lake No 1 Dam - South
Whittenburg Lake No 1 Dam - South is an earth dam located in Potter County, Texas, built in 2000. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Whittenburg Lake No 1 Dam - South
Whittenburg Lake No 1 Dam - South is a dam in Potter, Texas. The dam is owned by George Chapman (private). It impounds the West Amarillo Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 591 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,059 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 79 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/04/2023.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Potter |
| River/Stream | West Amarillo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.32094, -101.92645 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 591 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,059 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,059 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 79 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,002 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | GEORGE CHAPMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09456 |
| Federal ID | TX09456 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |