Lake Center Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyShelby
River/StreamMILL CREEK
Coordinates31.73828, -94.15901

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,825 acre-ft
Max Storage1,825 acre-ft
Normal Storage446 acre-ft
Surface Area93 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge26,087 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF CENTER
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/14/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX00309
Federal IDTX00309
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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