School Land Lake Dam

TR-DUCK CREEK· Clay, Texas· Built 1957· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

School Land Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX)
Dam Length366 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDTX04676

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

RAINS COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of School Land Lake Dam?

School Land 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 School Land Lake Dam?

School Land Lake Dam is owned by RAINS COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was School Land Lake Dam built?

School Land Lake Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 School Land Lake Dam?

School Land Lake 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 School Land Lake Dam?

School Land Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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.