Red Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Freestone County, Texas, built in 1928. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 525 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 Red Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Red Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Red Lake Fishing and Hunting Club (private). It impounds the Jelly Slough.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,050 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Freestone |
| River/Stream | Jelly Slough |
| Coordinates | 31.66068, -95.96307 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,050 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,050 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Red Lake Fishing and Hunting Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00678 |
| Federal ID | TX00678 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |