Craft Lake Dam

HOWARD CREEK· Jack, Texas· Built 1964· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Craft Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length890 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage888 acre-ft
Normal Storage509 acre-ft
Surface Area53 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDTX03193

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

JD CRAFT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Craft Lake Dam?

Craft 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 Craft Lake Dam?

Craft Lake Dam is owned by JD CRAFT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Craft Lake Dam built?

Craft Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Craft Lake Dam?

Craft Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Craft Lake Dam?

Craft Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.