Reid Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tyler County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 850 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 Reid Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Reid Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Aubrey Raiford (private). It impounds the Spurlock Branch near Hillister.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 12/16/1980. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Tyler |
| Nearest City | Hillister |
| River/Stream | Spurlock Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.72198, -94.41113 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Aubrey Raiford |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03758 |
| Federal ID | TX03758 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |