Duggeys Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Texas, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 490 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Duggeys Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Duggeys Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sue Morris (private). It impounds the Tr-wolf Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 478 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 07/15/1983. That was over 43 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Tr-wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.73573, -95.73589 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 478 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 478 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sue Morris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00140 |
| Federal ID | TX00140 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |