Lake Gibbons Dam
Lake Gibbons Dam is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Texas, built in 1911. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Gibbons Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Gibbons Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Paris (local government). It impounds the Tr-pine Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 3,220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 123 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,728 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/16/2021.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Lamar |
| River/Stream | Tr-pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.70932, -95.65036 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,728 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,728 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 957 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 123 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,660 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF PARIS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01840 |
| Federal ID | TX01840 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |