Big L Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wood County, Texas, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 650 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Big L Lake Dam
Big L Lake Dam is a dam in Wood, Texas. The dam is owned by Ella Green (private). It impounds the Tr-keys Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/28/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wood |
| River/Stream | Tr-keys Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.68711, -95.52642 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Ella Green |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00939 |
| Federal ID | TX00939 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |