George Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tyler County, Texas, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 815 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 George Lake Dam
The primary purpose of George Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kenneth George;marjorie George (private). It impounds the Tr-franks Branch.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 815 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/10/1981. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Tyler |
| River/Stream | Tr-franks Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.59919, -94.16954 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 815 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kenneth George;marjorie George |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/1981 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05816 |
| Federal ID | TX05816 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |