Caddo Creek Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Caddo Creek Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 9.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 213 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,253 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00181 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PAUL CALHOUN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Caddo Creek Lake Dam?
Caddo Creek Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Caddo Creek Lake Dam?
Caddo Creek Lake Dam is owned by PAUL CALHOUN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Caddo Creek Lake Dam built?
Caddo Creek Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Caddo Creek Lake Dam?
Caddo Creek Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Caddo Creek Lake Dam?
Caddo Creek Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Caddo Creek Lake Dam last inspected?
Caddo Creek Lake Dam was last inspected on March 30, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.