Lake Deerwood Dam
Lake Deerwood Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Lake Deerwood Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Deerwood Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Deerwood Owners Association Inc (private). It impounds the Off-channel Tr To Unnamed Tr To Brushy Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 396 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/2019.
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 | Harrison |
| River/Stream | Off-channel Tr To Unnamed Tr To Brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.71313, -94.56125 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 396 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 396 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKE DEERWOOD OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03582 |
| Federal ID | TX03582 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |