Ray Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Angelina County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 650 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 Ray Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ray Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dale Staten;kathryn Staten (private). It impounds the Tr-rocky Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/02/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Angelina |
| River/Stream | Tr-rocky Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.16535, -94.39255 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dale Staten;kathryn Staten |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04246 |
| Federal ID | TX04246 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |