Lake Throckmorton Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyThrockmorton
Nearest CityTHROCKMORTON
River/StreamELM CREEK
Coordinates33.16999, -99.18745

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length1,270 ft
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,500 acre-ft
Max Storage3,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,675 acre-ft
Surface Area165 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge7,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF THROCKMORTON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/02/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03805
Federal IDTX03805
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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