Lake Creek Dam, located in McLennan, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1953 with a height of 53 feet and a length of 1760 feet.
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It serves various purposes, including flood control and water storage for the surrounding area. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 8500 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 11700 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 550 acres and draining a 14-square-mile watershed.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Lake Creek Dam has a fair condition assessment and undergoes inspections every 5 years. It has one controlled and one uncontrolled outlet gate, with a spillway width of 595 feet. The dam is associated with Manos Creek and has a maximum discharge capacity of 42000 cubic feet per second. Despite not having a hazard potential rating available, the dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2018 to ensure preparedness in case of any unforeseen events.
Overall, Lake Creek Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing essential services for flood control and water storage. With a long history of serving the community since its completion in 1953, the dam continues to be a vital infrastructure asset that is regularly monitored and maintained to ensure its safety and efficiency in managing water resources in McLennan, Texas.
Years Modified |
2009 - Other |
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
1760 |
Dam Height |
53 |
River Or Stream |
MANOS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
550 |
Hydraulic Height |
53 |
Drainage Area |
14 |
Nid Storage |
11700 |
Structural Height |
53 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1, Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
53 |
Brazos Rv At Waco
|
98cfs |
Middle Bosque Rv Nr Mcgregor
|
11cfs |
Hog Ck Nr Crawford
|
3cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Highbank
|
205cfs |
Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck
|
2cfs |
Little Pond Ck Nr Burlington
|
0cfs |