Double Lake is an earth dam located in San Jacinto County, Texas, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 250 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 Double Lake
The primary purpose of Double Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Double Lake Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1932, 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 09/15/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | San Jacinto |
| River/Stream | Double Lake Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.54689, -95.13190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03822 |
| Federal ID | TX03822 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |