Anson North Lake Dam
Anson North Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jones County, Texas, built in 1941. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Anson North Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Anson North Lake 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 Anson (local government). It impounds the Thompson Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 3,136 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 325 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 38 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/02/2021.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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 | Jones |
| River/Stream | Thompson Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.85792, -99.90228 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,136 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 325 acres |
| Drainage Area | 38 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,595 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF ANSON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02484 |
| Federal ID | TX02484 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |