Sandow Lake Dam
Sandow Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Milam County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sandow Lake Dam
Sandow Lake Dam is a dam in Milam, Texas. The dam is owned by Slr Property I Lp (private). It impounds the Sandy Creek.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 5,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2023.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Milam |
| River/Stream | Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.57416, -97.04923 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15,310 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 44,625 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | SLR PROPERTY I LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02376 |
| Federal ID | TX02376 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |