Childress Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Childress Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04922 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CHIRPICH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Childress Lake Dam?
Childress Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Childress Lake Dam?
Childress Lake Dam is owned by CHIRPICH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Childress Lake Dam built?
Childress Lake Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Childress Lake Dam?
Childress Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Childress Lake Dam?
Childress Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Childress Lake Dam last inspected?
Childress Lake Dam was last inspected on December 9, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.