Mcclellan Dam
Key Takeaway
Mcclellan 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 | 69 ft (taller than 97.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,835 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 157 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02130 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mcclellan Dam?
Mcclellan 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 Mcclellan Dam?
Mcclellan Dam is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcclellan Dam built?
Mcclellan 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 Mcclellan Dam?
Mcclellan Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mcclellan Dam?
Mcclellan Dam has a dam height of 69 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 Mcclellan Dam last inspected?
Mcclellan Dam was last inspected on August 25, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.