Lake Wichita Dam

Texas — Wichita County — HOLLIDAY CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyWichita
RiverHOLLIDAY CREEK
Coordinates33.84411, -98.53752

Physical Characteristics

NID Height51 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length10,170 ft
NID Storage57,280 acre-ft
Max Storage57,280 acre-ft
Surface Area1,310 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 4, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1901
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF WICHITA FALLS

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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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