Waterford Lake Dam
Waterford Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, built in 1989. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Waterford Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Waterford Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nacogdoches Waterford Park Hoa (private). It impounds the Tr-la Nana Creek near Nacogdoches.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/19/2019. That was 7 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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 | Nacogdoches |
| Nearest City | Nacogdoches |
| River/Stream | Tr-la Nana Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.64927, -94.62287 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,261 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NACOGDOCHES WATERFORD PARK HOA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06522 |
| Federal ID | TX06522 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |