Long Lake Dam
Long Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wood County, Texas, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Long Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Long 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 William Eberline (private). It impounds the Four Mile Branch.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/07/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wood |
| River/Stream | Four Mile Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.71507, -95.47399 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WILLIAM EBERLINE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00925 |
| Federal ID | TX00925 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |