Lake Electra Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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.