Mize Lake Dam

Mize Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height18 ft
Built196561 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 18 ft
18 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

18 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 Mize Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Mize Lake 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 Cr Mize (private). It impounds the Tr-la Nana Bayou.

The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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

StateTexas
CountyNacogdoches
River/StreamTr-la Nana Bayou
Coordinates31.51634, -94.66863

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage175 acre-ft
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Normal Storage135 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCr Mize
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX03863
Federal IDTX03863
More InfoState Dam Safety Program