Old Electra City Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Old Electra City Dam, located in Wichita, Texas, was completed in 1917 and serves as a vital water supply source for the region.


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Summary

Standing at 20 feet in height and 1800 feet in length, this earth dam on China Creek is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being classified as having a high risk potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated, with the last inspection date dating back to 1970.

Owned by the local government, Old Electra City Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. With a storage capacity of 1100 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 695 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water for various purposes. Although lacking a spillway, the dam features one outlet gate and is constructed primarily with stone core and soil foundation. The dam's location on China Creek, in the Fort Worth District, highlights its significance in water supply infrastructure.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Old Electra City Dam represents a historic engineering feat that continues to serve its purpose over a century after its completion. As a key water supply source in Wichita, Texas, the dam's presence underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices and regulatory oversight to ensure the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure in the face of changing climatic conditions.

Year Completed

1917

Dam Length

1800

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

CHINA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

1100

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.