Spurlock 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 · 12 ft12 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 Spurlock Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Spurlock 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 Elton Spurlock (private). It impounds the Spurlock Branch near Hillister.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Tyler |
| Nearest City | Hillister |
| River/Stream | Spurlock Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.67002, -94.37377 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Elton Spurlock |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03765 |
| Federal ID | TX03765 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |