Lake Electra Dam, located in Wilbarger, Texas, is a crucial water supply structure designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS and completed in 1950.
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The dam, standing at a height of 40 feet and spanning a length of 5200 feet, serves the purpose of storing water from Camp Creek, with a total storage capacity of 21,370 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safety and functionality.
With a spillway width of 400 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 41,374 cubic feet per second, Lake Electra Dam is equipped to handle potential flood events. The dam features a mix of stone core and earth foundation, making it a sturdy structure for water storage and supply. Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with no emergency action plan currently in place.
Lake Electra Dam plays a vital role in providing water to the surrounding area, maintaining a normal storage capacity of 8,730 acre-feet. With its strategic location and efficient design, the dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the state of Texas.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
5200 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
CAMP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
15 |
Nid Storage |
21370 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
Beaver Ck Nr Electra
|
2cfs |
S Side Canal Nr Dundee
|
1cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Mabelle
|
3cfs |
Pease Rv Nr Vernon
|
4cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Seymour
|
284cfs |
Wichita Rv At Wichita Falls
|
29cfs |