Teague City Lake Dam
Teague City Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Freestone County, Texas, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Teague City Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Teague City Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Teague (local government). It impounds the Holman Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 129 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,785 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/05/2021.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Freestone |
| River/Stream | Holman Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.63569, -96.32793 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,785 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,785 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 129 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,892 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF TEAGUE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00687 |
| Federal ID | TX00687 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |