Gaylord Lake No 1 Dam
Gaylord Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Montague County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gaylord Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Gaylord Lake No 1 Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Edward Gaylord (private). It impounds the Tr-clear Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 | Montague |
| River/Stream | Tr-clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.60240, -97.53417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | EDWARD GAYLORD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05536 |
| Federal ID | TX05536 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |