Bounds Lake Dam
Bounds Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Panola County, Texas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bounds Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bounds 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 Miriam Bounds (private). It impounds the Tr-socagee Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 09/13/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Panola |
| River/Stream | Tr-socagee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.10235, -94.12935 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MIRIAM BOUNDS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00320 |
| Federal ID | TX00320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |