Indian Mound Lake Dam
Indian Mound Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wood County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Indian Mound Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Indian Mound Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David Clifton (private). It impounds the Red Branch near Hawkins.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 524 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wood |
| Nearest City | Hawkins |
| River/Stream | Red Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.67437, -95.29913 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 524 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 524 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 167 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DAVID CLIFTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00933 |
| Federal ID | TX00933 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |