Lakeview Methodist Lake Dam
Lakeview Methodist Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Texas, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lakeview Methodist Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lakeview Methodist 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 Tr-crooked Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 497 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 557 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, 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 | Tr-crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.65796, -95.69397 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 497 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 557 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 557 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,080 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 | TX00146 |
| Federal ID | TX00146 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |