Lake Davis Dam, located in Knox, Texas, is a private-owned structure that plays a crucial role in irrigation.
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Built in 1959 by FREESE AND NICHOLS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 32 feet and stretches over a length of 6864 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 19,000 acre-feet and a normal storage of 5,395 acre-feet, the dam controls Dutchman Creek and serves as a key water resource in the region.
Despite being uncontrolled, Lake Davis Dam has a spillway width of 3500 feet and features two uncontrolled and two valve outlet gates. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections. Although its hazard potential is not available, the condition assessment is not rated, pointing towards a moderate risk level. The dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps.
With Mac Thornberry (R) representing the district, Lake Davis Dam stands as a significant structure in the Tulia District. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering marvel behind this dam, which serves as a lifeline for irrigation in the area. As discussions around water management and infrastructure continue, Lake Davis Dam remains a focal point for sustainable water resource practices in Texas.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
6864 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
DUTCHMAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
19000 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
S Wichita Rv Nr Benjamin
|
1cfs |
N Wichita Rv Nr Truscott
|
14cfs |
Millers Ck Nr Munday
|
0cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Seymour
|
284cfs |
Dmf Brazos Rv Nr Rule
|
11cfs |
Brazos Rv At Seymour
|
35cfs |