Sikes Lake Dam, located in Wichita Falls, Texas, is a state-regulated earth dam built in 1956 by the U.S.
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Army Corps of Engineers. This 25.5-foot high dam on the Holliday Creek serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 20 acres and a normal storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. The dam has undergone structural modifications in 1978 and 1999 to ensure its safety and efficacy.
With a maximum discharge capacity of 7,554 cubic feet per second, Sikes Lake Dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 84 feet. The dam is inspected every five years by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its continued safety and compliance with state regulations. Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, the condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards. Overall, Sikes Lake Dam stands as a vital water resource for the community, blending both recreational activities and environmental stewardship in its design and management.
Years Modified |
1978 - Structural, 1999 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
25.5 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HOLLIDAY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
5.2 |
Nid Storage |
370 |
Structural Height |
25.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Holliday Ck At Wichita Falls
|
2cfs |
Wichita Rv At Wichita Falls
|
29cfs |
Little Wichita Rv Nr Archer City
|
2cfs |
Little Wichita Rv Abv Henrietta
|
0cfs |
Red Rv Nr Burkburnett
|
52cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Charlie
|
1850cfs |