Wild Indian Lake Dam
Wild Indian Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wild Indian Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wild Indian Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Indian Springs Lake Estates Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-west Fork Double Branch.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/22/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Polk |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Fork Double Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.67896, -94.74417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 135 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | INDIAN SPRINGS LAKE ESTATES INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04915 |
| Federal ID | TX04915 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |