Lake Loma Dam
Lake Loma Dam is an earth dam located in Upshur County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Loma Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Loma Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ambassador College (private). It impounds the Tr-big Sandy.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 914 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/11/1983. That was over 43 years ago.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Sandy |
| Coordinates | 32.58809, -95.07180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 914 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 914 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 886 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | AMBASSADOR COLLEGE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03721 |
| Federal ID | TX03721 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |