Medley Lake Dam
Medley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Upshur County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Medley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Medley Lake 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 Randy Pillow (private). It impounds the Tr-kelsey Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur |
| River/Stream | Tr-kelsey Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.71440, -95.09776 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RANDY PILLOW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03724 |
| Federal ID | TX03724 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |