M A Davey Lake Dam
M A Davey Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Texas, built in 1937. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About M A Davey Lake Dam
The primary purpose of M A Davey Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kelcy Warren (private). It impounds the Tr- Of Wells Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,088 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/02/2019.
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 | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Tr- Of Wells Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.81309, -95.57115 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,088 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,088 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 512 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KELCY WARREN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00157 |
| Federal ID | TX00157 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |