Lake Throckmorton Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Throckmorton |
| Nearest City | THROCKMORTON |
| River/Stream | ELM CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.16999, -99.18745 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,675 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 165 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF THROCKMORTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |