Lake Pat Cleburne Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Pat Cleburne Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 78 ft (taller than 98.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 5,190 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,550 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 71,656 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03594 |
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
CITY OF CLEBURNE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Pat Cleburne Dam?
Lake Pat Cleburne 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 Lake Pat Cleburne Dam?
Lake Pat Cleburne Dam is owned by CITY OF CLEBURNE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Pat Cleburne Dam built?
Lake Pat Cleburne 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 Lake Pat Cleburne Dam?
Lake Pat Cleburne Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Pat Cleburne Dam?
Lake Pat Cleburne Dam has a dam height of 78 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 Pat Cleburne Dam last inspected?
Lake Pat Cleburne Dam was last inspected on December 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.