Lake Temple Dam
Lake Temple Dam is an earth dam located in Angelina County, Texas, built in 1978. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Temple Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Temple Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Crown Colony Country Club Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-hurricane Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/16/2021.
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 | Angelina |
| River/Stream | Tr-hurricane Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.27302, -94.72790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CROWN COLONY COUNTRY CLUB INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04764 |
| Federal ID | TX04764 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |