Double Gates Lake Dam
Double Gates Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Palo Pinto County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Double Gates Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Double Gates 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 Double Gates Ranch Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr-middle Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Palo Pinto |
| River/Stream | Tr-middle Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.59453, -98.52933 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DOUBLE GATES RANCH CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03847 |
| Federal ID | TX03847 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |