Lutes Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gregg County, Texas, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall. 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 Lutes Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lutes 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 Charles W Lutes Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-woods Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, 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 09/27/1988. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Gregg |
| River/Stream | Tr-woods Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.38609, -94.72687 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Charles W Lutes Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03454 |
| Federal ID | TX03454 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |