Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam
Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam is an earth dam located in Angelina County, Texas, built in 2000. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam
The primary purpose of Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Lufkin (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tr-cedar Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,622 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 307 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 70 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 03/09/2023.
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 | Unnamed Tr-cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.32376, -94.76072 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,622 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,960 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF LUFKIN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07207 |
| Federal ID | TX07207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |