City Of Clifton Channel Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: April 3, 2026

The City of Clifton Channel Dam, located in Bosque County, Texas, serves as a vital infrastructure for irrigation and water supply purposes.


Summary

Completed in 1998, this concrete dam stands at a height of 18.6 feet and has a hydraulic height of 10.6 feet, providing a storage capacity of 410 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the North Bosque River and covers a surface area of 57 acres, with a drainage area of 150 acres.

Managed by the local government, the City of Clifton Channel Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and integrity. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with an outlet gate for water release. The risk assessment for the dam indicates a high risk level, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness measures.

With a designer name of HDR, the City of Clifton Channel Dam exemplifies the collaboration between engineering expertise and environmental stewardship. As a key component of the water resource infrastructure in the region, this dam plays a critical role in supporting agriculture and municipal water needs, highlighting the intersection of water management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.



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Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

130

Dam Height

18.6

River Or Stream

NORTH BOSQUE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

57

Hydraulic Height

10.6

Drainage Area

150

Nid Storage

410

Structural Height

22.6

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
Seasonal Comparison

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Dam Data Reference

Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.