Lake Wichita Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wichita |
| Nearest City | WICHITA FALLS |
| River/Stream | HOLLIDAY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.84411, -98.53752 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57,280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57,280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,301 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,310 acres |
| Drainage Area | 143 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 76,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF WICHITA FALLS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |