Lake Alazan Dam
Lake Alazan Dam is an earth dam located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, built in 1913. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Alazan Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Alazan Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Alazan Association (private). It impounds the Alazan Bayou.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 833 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,261 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/15/2022.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Nacogdoches |
| River/Stream | Alazan Bayou |
| Coordinates | 31.50325, -94.75437 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 833 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,261 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,261 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,812 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKE ALAZAN ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03870 |
| Federal ID | TX03870 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |