Lake Throckmorton Dam

Texas — Throckmorton County — ELM CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyThrockmorton
RiverELM CREEK
Coordinates33.16999, -99.18745

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length1,270 ft
NID Storage3,500 acre-ft
Max Storage3,500 acre-ft
Surface Area165 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 2, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1918
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF THROCKMORTON

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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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