Lost Indian Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 670 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Lost Indian Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lost Indian 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 Thomas W Sellars Et Al (private). It impounds the Black Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 08/20/1974. That was over 52 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Walker |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.88963, -95.60819 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Thomas W Sellars Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02976 |
| Federal ID | TX02976 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |