Mcknight Lake Dam, located in Throckmorton, Texas, was completed in 1965 and serves as a crucial water supply source for the area.
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The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 27 feet and a length of 930 feet, providing a storage capacity of 367 acre-feet. Despite its importance for water supply, the dam does not have a spillway and is not regulated by the state.
With a high risk assessment rating of 2, Mcknight Lake Dam is considered to have potential hazards, although its condition is currently not rated. The dam's emergency action plan status, inspection frequency, and maintenance records are not available, raising concerns about its overall safety and management. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find Mcknight Lake Dam an intriguing case study for exploring the challenges of maintaining aging infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
930 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BUSH KNOB CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
367 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Ft Griffin
|
19cfs |
Millers Ck Nr Munday
|
0cfs |
Hubbard Ck Bl Albany
|
0cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
|
27cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge
|
0cfs |
Brazos Rv At Seymour
|
35cfs |