Big Lake Dam
Big Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Big Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Big Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Industrial Properties Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr-grand Saline Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 517 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/1972. That was over 53 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| River/Stream | Tr-grand Saline Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.62599, -95.69162 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 517 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 517 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02836 |
| Federal ID | TX02836 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |