Lower West Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wood County, Texas, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 1,240 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 Lower West Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lower West Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by West Lakes Club Inc (private). It impounds the Little Sandy Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,240 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet. Completed in 1934, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/24/2019.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wood |
| River/Stream | Little Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.65044, -95.27909 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,201 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | West Lakes Club Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00930 |
| Federal ID | TX00930 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |