Pratt Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pratt Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 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 | 49 ft (taller than 93% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 282 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 38,763 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07128 |
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
CALTEX RANCH LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pratt Lake Dam?
Pratt 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 Pratt Lake Dam?
Pratt Lake Dam is owned by CALTEX RANCH LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pratt Lake Dam built?
Pratt Lake Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Pratt Lake Dam?
Pratt 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 Pratt Lake Dam?
Pratt Lake Dam has a dam height of 49 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 Pratt Lake Dam last inspected?
Pratt Lake Dam was last inspected on December 19, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.