Lake Childress Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateTexas
CountyChildress
River/StreamTR OF BAYLOR CREEK
Coordinates34.47101, -100.35892

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length2,800 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,800 acre-ft
Max Storage6,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,725 acre-ft
Surface Area313 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge1 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF CHILDRESS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection01/19/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDTX03621
Federal IDTX03621
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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