Willow Lake Dam
Willow Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Willow Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Willow Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Willow Lakes Estates Association (private). It impounds the Wills Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 865 acre-feet. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/29/1993. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| River/Stream | Wills Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.72313, -95.97385 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 511 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,814 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WILLOW LAKES ESTATES ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02854 |
| Federal ID | TX02854 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |