Skipper Lake Dam

Skipper Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gregg County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Skipper Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Skipper Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ll Crouch (private). It impounds the Tr-grace Creek.

The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 614 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/27/2008. That was over 18 years ago.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyGregg
River/StreamTr-grace Creek
Coordinates32.47791, -94.76323

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length614 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage126 acre-ft
Max Storage126 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3,560 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLL CROUCH
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/27/2008
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03451
Federal IDTX03451
More InfoState Dam Safety Program