P H Tischhauser Lake Dam
P H Tischhauser Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, built in 1956. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About P H Tischhauser Lake Dam
The primary purpose of P H Tischhauser 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 Deborah Tabb (private). It impounds the Tr Of Ysleta Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/15/2022.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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 | Nacogdoches |
| River/Stream | Tr Of Ysleta Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.61126, -94.69484 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DEBORAH TABB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03866 |
| Federal ID | TX03866 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |