Ellis Kelley Dam
Ellis Kelley Dam is an earth dam located in Titus County, Texas, built in 1912. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ellis Kelley Dam
The primary purpose of Ellis Kelley Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ellis Kelly Lake Club (private). It impounds the East Piney Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 295 acre-feet. Completed in 1912, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/29/1972. That was over 53 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Titus |
| River/Stream | East Piney Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.23221, -94.97877 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ELLIS KELLY LAKE CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04019 |
| Federal ID | TX04019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |