Mize Lake Dam

Mize Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Mize Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Mize 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 Cr Mize (private). It impounds the Tr-la Nana Bayou.

The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 175 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.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyNacogdoches
River/StreamTr-la Nana Bayou
Coordinates31.51634, -94.66863

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage175 acre-ft
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Normal Storage135 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCR MIZE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX03863
Federal IDTX03863
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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