Chisum Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHutchinson
River/StreamTR-SOUTH PALO DURO CREEK
Coordinates35.98926, -101.47679

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge5,120 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCHISUM RANCHES LTD
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/23/2009
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03703
Federal IDTX03703
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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