Randell Lake Dam
Randell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Grayson County, Texas, built in 1909. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Randell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Randell Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Denison (local government). It impounds the Shawnee Creek.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 1,385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 311 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1909, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2018. That was 8 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Grayson |
| River/Stream | Shawnee Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.80289, -96.58044 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,525 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 311 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33,675 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF DENISON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02059 |
| Federal ID | TX02059 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |