Lake Colorado City Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyMitchell
River/StreamMORGAN CREEK
Coordinates32.31875, -100.91884

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height85 ft
Dam Height85 ft
Dam Length4,500 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage93,132 acre-ft
Max Storage93,132 acre-ft
Normal Storage31,484 acre-ft
Surface Area1,610 acres
Drainage Area337 sq mi
Max Discharge150,001 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLUMINANT POWER COMPANY LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/26/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01693
Federal IDTX01693
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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