Clear Water Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mcmillan Dam Lake Ransom Canyon Dam
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Clear Water Lake Dam, located in Lubbock, Texas, is a privately owned structure constructed in 1971 with a primary purpose of "Other." This Earth type dam stands at 17 feet high and spans 3500 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 243-acre feet.
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Summary
While it lacks a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate. The dam is situated off the channel of the North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River.
Despite being privately owned, Clear Water Lake Dam falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the state of Texas, with permitting and inspection requirements in place. The condition assessment of the dam is currently labeled as "Not Rated," and its hazard potential is listed as "Not Available." However, a risk assessment has classified the dam's risk level as "High (2)," indicating the need for careful monitoring and management measures to ensure safety and functionality. With no federal agency oversight or funding associated with the dam, it remains the responsibility of the private owner to maintain and operate the structure effectively.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
3500 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
OFF CH-N FK DBL MTN FK BRAZOS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
243 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Clear Water Lake Dam