Worthington Lake Dam in Texas, completed in 1937, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
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This private dam, with an earth core type and buttress foundations, stands at a height of 21 feet and stretches 630 feet in length. It has a storage capacity of 479 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 280 acre-feet and a surface area of 52 acres.
Located on TR-Little Cleveland Creek in Jack County, Texas, Worthington Lake Dam is under the jurisdiction of the state with permitting and inspection requirements in place. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and four uncontrolled outlet gates. Although last inspected in 1981, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available, with a moderate risk level assigned.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Worthington Lake Dam offers a fascinating example of early 20th-century dam engineering and multi-purpose water management. With its unique design and history dating back to the Great Depression era, this structure continues to play a crucial role in providing essential services while facing potential risks that require ongoing monitoring and management.
Year Completed |
1937 |
Dam Length |
630 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE CLEVELAND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
52 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.25 |
Nid Storage |
479 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro
|
1cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport
|
8cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
|
55cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
|
50cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
|
28cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd
|
5cfs |