Linger Longer Lake Dam
Linger Longer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Titus County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Linger Longer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Linger Longer Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J Mckellar (private). It impounds the Tr-hart Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 745 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Titus |
| River/Stream | Tr-hart Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.17828, -94.93783 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J MCKELLAR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04020 |
| Federal ID | TX04020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |