Lake Downs Dam
Lake Downs Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Downs Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Downs Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Indian Springs Lake Estates Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-big Sandy Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 367 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/12/2017.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Polk |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.69443, -94.74004 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 367 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | INDIAN SPRINGS LAKE ESTATES INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00038 |
| Federal ID | TX00038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |