Lake Findley Dam

Texas — Jim Wells County — CHILTIPIN CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyJim Wells
RiverCHILTIPIN CREEK
Coordinates27.79050, -98.06054

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length14,358 ft
NID Storage7,316 acre-ft
Max Storage7,316 acre-ft
Surface Area637 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 7, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF ALICE

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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