Lake Diversion Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyArcher
River/StreamWICHITA RIVER
Coordinates33.81483, -98.93355

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height59 ft
Dam Height59 ft
Dam Length4,182 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage144,162 acre-ft
Max Storage144,162 acre-ft
Normal Storage33,420 acre-ft
Surface Area3,133 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge445,467 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF WICHITA FALLS;WICHITA COUNTY WID 2
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/05/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01011
Federal IDTX01011
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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