City Lake Dam No 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: City Lake Dam No 2 City Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
City Lake Dam No 1, located in Delta, Texas, serves as a crucial water supply source for the surrounding area.
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Summary
Completed in 1917, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 16 feet and a length of 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 224 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Cedar Creek, is owned and regulated by a private entity and is not under state jurisdiction.
Despite its age, City Lake Dam No 1 has not been rated for its condition and has a high risk assessment level of 2. The dam does not have a spillway and features only one outlet gate. The risk management measures and emergency action plan status for the dam remain unknown, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in the event of a dam failure. With its critical role in providing water supply, the safety and maintenance of City Lake Dam No 1 are of utmost importance for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1917 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
224 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
City Lake Dam No 1
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