Near Pipeline Lake Dam in Clay, Texas, stands as a critical water supply structure completed in 1968.
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This private-owned Earth dam, with a height of 22 feet and length of 450 feet, serves the primary purpose of providing water to the surrounding area. Situated along the TR-East Fork Little Wichita River, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 21 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 62 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 4.5 acres.
Despite its importance for water supply, Near Pipeline Lake Dam lacks a spillway and is classified as a high-risk structure with a hazard potential that is not available. With no recent inspection data or condition assessment, the dam's safety and maintenance status remain unknown. The dam is not regulated by the state and has no enforcement agency overseeing its operations, leaving its risk management measures unclear.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may be drawn to Near Pipeline Lake Dam for its historical significance and the potential environmental impact of its high-risk status. The dam's location in a rural area and its role in water supply highlight the need for proactive monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this essential infrastructure in Texas.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST FORK LITTLE WICHITA R |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
62 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta
|
0cfs |
Little Wichita Rv Abv Henrietta
|
0cfs |
Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold
|
145cfs |
Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold
|
112cfs |
Red Rv Nr Terral
|
200cfs |
Holliday Ck At Wichita Falls
|
2cfs |