Lucas Lake Dam
Lucas Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lucas Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lucas 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 Be Lucas (private). It impounds the Tr-indian Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Completed in 1943, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Nacogdoches |
| River/Stream | Tr-indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.81297, -94.93149 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BE LUCAS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03872 |
| Federal ID | TX03872 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |