Skelly Lake Dam
Skelly Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Texas, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Skelly Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Skelly Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pinecrest Country Club (private). It impounds the Tr-long Creek near Longview.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 202 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/27/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Harrison |
| Nearest City | Longview |
| River/Stream | Tr-long Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.48468, -94.69872 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 546 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PINECREST COUNTRY CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03555 |
| Federal ID | TX03555 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |