Cleburne State Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cleburne State Park Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 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 | 62 ft (taller than 97.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 99 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03591 |
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
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cleburne State Park Lake Dam?
Cleburne State Park 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 Cleburne State Park Lake Dam?
Cleburne State Park Lake Dam is owned by TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cleburne State Park Lake Dam built?
Cleburne State Park Lake Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Cleburne State Park Lake Dam?
Cleburne State Park 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 Cleburne State Park Lake Dam?
Cleburne State Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 62 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 Cleburne State Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Cleburne State Park Lake Dam was last inspected on December 10, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.