Lake Connie Jean Dam

WILLIAMS CREEK· Polk, Texas· Built 1965· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Lake Connie Jean Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length440 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Normal Storage199 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDTX00040

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
Last Inspection: October 28, 2008
State Regulated: No

Ownership

WILD COUNTRY POA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Connie Jean Dam?

Lake Connie Jean 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 Lake Connie Jean Dam?

Lake Connie Jean Dam is owned by WILD COUNTRY POA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Connie Jean Dam built?

Lake Connie Jean Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Lake Connie Jean Dam?

Lake Connie Jean Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Lake Connie Jean Dam?

Lake Connie Jean Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Lake Connie Jean Dam last inspected?

Lake Connie Jean Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.