Doc Young Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Rusk County, Texas, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 635 ft long. 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 Doc Young Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Doc Young Pond 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 The Young Estate (private). It impounds the Taylor Branch near Tatum.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 635 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 288 acre-feet. Completed in 1946, 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 07/21/1988. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Rusk |
| Nearest City | Tatum |
| River/Stream | Taylor Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.30160, -94.55422 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | The Young Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03545 |
| Federal ID | TX03545 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |