Squaw Creek Dam, Texas, USA

Quick Facts About Squaw Creek Dam

Location: Somervell, Texas

Coordinates: 32.292012, -97.761196

River: Squaw Creek River

Primary Purpose: Recreation

Type: Earth

Commissioned: 1977

Dam Height: 152 ft (46 m)

Dam Length: 4,690 ft (1,430 m)

Dam Capacity: 199,427 acre-ft (245,989 Ml)

Hazard Potential: High

Condition Assessment: Not Rated

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Squaw Creek Dam Information

Squaw Creek Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Somervell County, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Squaw Creek River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for Other benefits.

The dam was designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS AND ENDRESS and commissioned in 1977 and is currently owned by LUMINANT POWER COMPANY LLC.

Squaw Creek Dam Structure

The Squaw Creek Dam is approximately 4,690 feet (1,430 m) long, 152 feet (46 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Squaw Creek Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 151,047 acre-ft (186,313 Ml) and maximum capacity of 199,427 acre-ft (245,989 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 3,228 acres (1,306 ha) and the total catchment area is 64 square miles (166 square kilometres).

Squaw Creek Dam Spillway

The dam has a 2300 feet (701 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 97128 cubic feet per second (2750 cubic metres per second).

Squaw Creek Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

	Squaw Creek Dam Somervell, Texas	Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada	Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington	Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona	Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)	152	730	550	357	216
Length (Ft)	4,690	1,244	5,673	6,920	1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)	199,427	30,237,000	9,562,000	3,540,000	29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)	64	167,800	74,100	3,611	108,355

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Squaw Creek Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Squaw Creek Dam?

Squaw Creek Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Squaw Creek Dam?

Squaw Creek Dam is in Somervell County.

How high is the Squaw Creek Dam?

Squaw Creek Dam is 152 feet high.

How long is the Squaw Creek Dam?

Squaw Creek Dam is 4,690 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams