Wilson Lake Dam
Wilson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wilson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wilson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lakeview Methodist Assembly (private). It impounds the Crooked Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,176 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 336 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.66539, -95.68845 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,176 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKEVIEW METHODIST ASSEMBLY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00145 |
| Federal ID | TX00145 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |