Ford Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 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 Ford Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ford 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 Rm Gray Estate (private). It impounds the Clear Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Nacogdoches |
| River/Stream | Clear Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.82171, -94.54996 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Rm Gray Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03874 |
| Federal ID | TX03874 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |