Lake Throckmorton Dam, located in Throckmorton, Texas, was completed in 1940 and stands at a height of 42 feet with a length of 1270 feet.
Wind
Humidity
This earth-filled dam is primarily used for water supply purposes, with a storage capacity of 3500 acre-feet and a surface area of 165 acres. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Built on Elm Creek, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 400 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 7000 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment in 2015, the dam poses a moderate risk level (3) due to its hazard potential being not available. The last inspection in 2014 indicated that the dam meets regulatory guidelines and emergency action plans are in place, although details about its inundation maps and risk management measures are not specified.
Overall, Lake Throckmorton Dam serves as a crucial water resource infrastructure for the local community and surrounding areas. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, the dam continues to play a vital role in water supply management and flood control efforts in the region.
Years Modified |
1996 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
1270 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
165 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Drainage Area |
11.5 |
Nid Storage |
3500 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Ft Griffin
|
19cfs |
Millers Ck Nr Munday
|
0cfs |
Brazos Rv At Seymour
|
35cfs |
Hubbard Ck Bl Albany
|
0cfs |
California Ck Nr Stamford
|
2cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
|
27cfs |