Boykin Lake Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Tyler County, Texas, built in 1943. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 700 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 Boykin Lake Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Boykin Lake Dam No 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kenneth Baily (private). It impounds the Tr-magnus Branch near Hillister.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. Completed in 1943, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Tyler |
| Nearest City | Hillister |
| River/Stream | Tr-magnus Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.70883, -94.43146 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Kenneth Baily |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03750 |
| Federal ID | TX03750 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |