Forest Springs Lake Dam
Forest Springs Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Forest Springs Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Forest Springs Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dixie Land Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr-turner Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Polk |
| River/Stream | Tr-turner Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.61427, -94.87098 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DIXIE LAND CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00039 |
| Federal ID | TX00039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |