Azalea Lake Dam
Azalea Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Azalea Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Azalea Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elkins Lake Recreation Corporation (private). It impounds the Prairie Branch near Huntsville.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Walker |
| Nearest City | Huntsville |
| River/Stream | Prairie Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.65217, -95.53941 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ELKINS LAKE RECREATION CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04635 |
| Federal ID | TX04635 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |