Canyon Lakes Project Dam No 3

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyLubbock
River/StreamYELLOW HOUSE DRAW
Coordinates33.60060, -101.84848

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length330 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area214 sq mi
Max Discharge7,196 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF LUBBOCK
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/21/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX04786
Federal IDTX04786
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Canyon Lakes Project Dam No 2 1.0 mi Significant Canyon Lakes Project Dam No 6 3.6 mi Low Lubbock Terminal Reservoir Levee 5.7 mi High Clear Water Lake Dam 7.9 mi Low Mcmillan Dam 10.0 mi High Lake Ransom Canyon Dam 11.1 mi Significant