Ioni Lake Dam
Ioni Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ioni Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ioni Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lake Ioni Fishing And Hunting Club (private). It impounds the Ioni Creek near Palestine.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 930 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 88 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,334 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Anderson |
| Nearest City | Palestine |
| River/Stream | Ioni Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.61301, -95.46149 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,334 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,334 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 624 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,862 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LAKE IONI FISHING AND HUNTING CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00136 |
| Federal ID | TX00136 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |