Fly In Lake Dam
Fly In Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fly In Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fly In Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fly-in Lake Inc (private). It impounds the Pottawatomie Creek near Brownsboro.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 08/09/1983. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Brownsboro |
| River/Stream | Pottawatomie Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.34290, -95.88027 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FLY-IN LAKE INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00221 |
| Federal ID | TX00221 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |