City Lake Dam, located in Delta County, Texas, was completed in 1917 and serves multiple purposes, primarily for recreation and water supply.
Wind
Humidity
The earth dam, with a height of 20 feet and length of 850 feet, impounds Cedar Creek to create a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 164 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition and its hazard potential is not available.
The dam has a spillway type of "None" and is equipped with one outlet gate. While it is not under federal jurisdiction, it is subject to state inspection and permitting requirements. The risk assessment for City Lake Dam indicates a high risk level, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, City Lake Dam provides a fascinating example of early 20th-century dam engineering and the ongoing challenges of managing aging infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1917 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
311 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |