Upper West Lake Dam
Upper West Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wood County, Texas, built in 1912. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Upper West Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Upper 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 25 feet tall and stretches 1,110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 112 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1912, the structure is over a century old.
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 | 32.66074, -95.28023 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 112 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WEST LAKES CLUB INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00931 |
| Federal ID | TX00931 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |