Tombigbee Lake Dam
Tombigbee Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tombigbee Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tombigbee Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Alabama-coushatta Tribe (state). It impounds the Tributary Of Bear Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 1,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2022.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Polk |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.70542, -94.68048 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00030 |
| Federal ID | TX00030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |