Nations Lake Dam
Nations Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rusk County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nations Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Nations 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 Billy Nations (private). It impounds the Tr-bromley Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 04/19/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Rusk |
| River/Stream | Tr-bromley Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.13428, -94.82576 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BILLY NATIONS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03536 |
| Federal ID | TX03536 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |